Ellis Island

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

Introduction

Ellis Island is an island located near Liberty Island and formerly used by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service as an immigration inspection station. It has now been converted into an immigration museum. The museum houses photographs and artifacts from early immigrants and screens short films about immigration history. In addition to these fascinating exhibits, Ellis Island is also an ideal place for visitors to enjoy views of downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.

Address

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

Opening hours

Ferry operating hours: Ferries depart from Battery Park in Manhattan around 8:30-16:00, with a frequency of approximately 15-20 minutes per trip. The latest departure from Ellis Island is around 18:00. For detailed schedules, please visit https://www.statuecruises.com/#/. Opening hours: Open year-round except for Christmas Day.

Transportation

Subway lines 4 and 5 to Bowling Green station, subway lines R and W to Whitehall St station, subway line 1 to South Ferry station, get off and walk for about 5 minutes to the pier at Battery Park to board the designated ferry Statue Cruises to the island.

Phone +1-212-363-3200

Website https://www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm