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Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

US
Museum·Reflective, Solemn, Educational
Over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the peak years of 1892-1924, most through this building which opened in 1900.
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The Registry Room, also known as the Great Hall, is where millions of immigrants were inspected. They were required to pass both a medical and legal inspection before being allowed to enter the United States.
Photo by from Nps
Visitors to the museum today arrive by ferry, just like immigrants did a century ago.
Photo by from Nps
Inspectors at Ellis Island would conduct the legal examination from behind desks like these a century ago.
Photo by from Nps
Ellis Island was expanded from just a couple acres to over 30 to make room for a large immigration processing station, that included a state of the art hospital complex.
Photo by from Nps
Over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the peak years of 1892-1924, most through this building which opened in 1900.
Photo by from Nps
The Registry Room, also known as the Great Hall, is where millions of immigrants were inspected. They were required to pass both a medical and legal inspection before being allowed to enter the United States.
Photo by from Nps
Visitors to the museum today arrive by ferry, just like immigrants did a century ago.
Photo by from Nps
Inspectors at Ellis Island would conduct the legal examination from behind desks like these a century ago.
Photo by from Nps
Ellis Island was expanded from just a couple acres to over 30 to make room for a large immigration processing station, that included a state of the art hospital complex.
Photo by from Nps

Ellis Island stands as a cornerstone of American history, serving as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station for over six decades. Now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, it functions as a moving museum where visitors can walk through the cavernous Great Hall where millions were once processed. The site features detailed exhibits that bring the personal stories, struggles, and triumphs of immigrants to life. Guests can also visit the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, a tribute to the diverse families who helped shape the country. It is a profound educational destination that offers a deep connection to the roots of the modern American identity.

Ellis Island stands as a cornerstone of American history, serving as the nation's busiest immigrant inspection station for over six decades. Now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, it functions as a moving museum where visitors can walk through the cavernous Great Hall where millions were once processed. The site features detailed exhibits that bring the personal stories, struggles, and triumphs of immigrants to life. Guests can also visit the American Immigrant Wall of Honor, a tribute to the diverse families who helped shape the country. It is a profound educational destination that offers a deep connection to the roots of the modern American identity.

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Address
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Websitenps.gov
Phone2123633200

Highlights

  • Historic Great Hall inspection station

  • Extensive exhibits on the immigrant experience

  • American Immigrant Wall of Honor

  • Scenic harbor views of New York City

  • Deeply moving historical narratives

Best For

History enthusiasts and those tracing their family's American roots.

Currency

USD $

Average Cost

$50-$100 p/day

Time of Day

Lunch

Languages Spoken

English

Occasion Tags

Educational, Tourists, Family

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Location

New York, United States
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Educational, Reflective