Tourist Information and Visiting Details

The Statue of Liberty offers various options for visitors:

• Crown access is limited to 240 people per day and requires advance registration
• A museum is located in the pedestal
• Different tour options are available with varying ticket prices
• The climb includes 356 steps from ground to crown, and 192 steps to the top of the pedestal
• People with health issues are advised against climbing to the crown

Ticket Information:

• Free entry is available with the Sightseeing Pass
• Standard entry prices: Adults $26.00, Children $14.00

Opening Hours:

• Open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Highlight: Approximately 4,500,000 people visit the Statue of Liberty annually, making it one of New York City's most popular attractions.

Visitor Statistics

This page highlights the immense popularity of the Statue of Liberty as a tourist destination, with approximately 4.5 million visitors each year.

Highlight: The Statue of Liberty's enduring appeal is evident in its consistently high visitor numbers, attracting millions of people from around the world annually.

Periods of Closure and Reopening

The Statue of Liberty has undergone several closures and renovations throughout its history:

• During World War I, the statue's right arm was damaged and subsequently repaired
• Access to the arm has been permanently closed since the World War I incident
• A major renovation took place from 1984 to 1986
• The statue reopened on July 4, 1986, to celebrate its centennial
• Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the statue was closed to visitors
• Pedestal access was restored in 2004
• Full access to the statue resumed in 2009
• In 2011, it closed for a year to construct a new staircase
• Reopened in 2012 but closed again shortly after due to Hurricane Sandy
• The statue reopened to the public in 2013

Highlight: The Statue of Liberty's resilience is evident in its history of closures and reopenings, always returning as a beacon of hope and freedom.