Theodore Roosevelt Presidential LibraryPublic Lands Directory

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Overview

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. Designated as a National Monument in 1924, employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the Statue of Liberty since 1933.

From the National Park Service

History

The designation history for this site (every law, proclamation and order, and the administration behind each) is being researched and checked by the Library’s historians.

The Roosevelt connection

T.R. was here

What to see and do

Activities

  • Food
  • Dining
  • Picnicking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
  • Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Browse hiking, biking and paddling routes on AllTrails

Plan your visit

Hours

Operational Hours: Access to Liberty and Ellis Islands is by Statue City Cruises ferry only. For ferry departure times and ticketing information visit http://www.statuecitycruises.com or call 1-877-LADY-TIX. The last entrance into the statue is at 3:30 PM.

Getting there

Liberty Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry. Ferries operated by Statue City Cruises depart from The Battery in New York City or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.

Visitor centers

Weather

It is typically colder and more windy in New York Harbor than elsewhere in New York City. Winters are cold and damp. Spring and Fall can range from chilly to warm. Summers are warm to hot and humid.

Phone: 2123633200

Whose lands these are

These lands are the ancestral and present-day homelands of Native nations. A section on whose lands these are is being prepared with tribal review. In the meantime, Native Land Digital offers a starting point.

Photos

The Statue of Liberty in front of the New York City skyline.
The Statue of Liberty with New York City Skyline · NPS Photo
Shoulders, head, and raised right arm of the Statue of Liberty from behind the statue.
Statue of Liberty from Flagpole Plaza on Liberty Island · NPS Photo
A close-up of the Statue of Liberty's face and crown.
Close-up of Statue of Liberty's Head - Profile · NPS Photo
A closeup photo of the left hand and tablet of the Statue of Liberty.
Statue of Liberty tablet · NPS Photo
The right hand and torch of the Statue of Liberty.
Statue of Liberty torch · NPS Photo
A room is filled with people with the original torch on display in the background.
Statue of Liberty Museum · NPS Photo

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