Ellis Island and the Immigration Museum

There is parking available on the New Jersey side before going out to visit the museum. There are several levels to the museum elevators are available, there was a lot more available to see than I expected so we had not planned enough time to see it all if you’d like to read everything maybe an hour and a half to two hours if you just like to wander less time than that. There was a Ellis Island gift shop as well as a national Park gift shop in the main building to buy regular souvenirs and trinkets. There was also a café that had some small drinks and snacks. Some light food available for purchase. We did not participate in this as it was early in the morning And they were just opening as we got there. Our group also booked the Ellis Island behind the scenes tour, which was incredible. There was copious amounts of information. They were very knowledgeable in the numbers of Ellis Island, but also openly admitted where some of the statistics and information was not complete. I was a little hesitant about the tour as it had mentioned stop at artwork, I took a photo. They were several famous photos that came out of Ellis Island that they took the time to explain the history behind and the significance of what it showed.
Emma Porterfield - 2 weeks ago

Famous island during WWII. The architecture is stunning! Food there is good too. I recommend going to the statue of liberty included in the boat ride too.
Josiah Marrow - a month ago

The best sunset view in Manhattan: While many come for the Immigration Museum, my top recommendation is actually the outdoor view from the island. I did a quick walkthrough of the museum, but spent most of my time on the pier. The vantage point here is unparalleled: you get a perfect silhouette of the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline against the sunset. If you’re a photographer, time your visit to catch the golden hour here—it’s far more serene and scenic than the main Statue island.
Zih Jyun Huang - 2 weeks ago

Ellis Island in New York Harbor was the primary U.S. immigration station from 1892 to 1954, processing about 12 million immigrants and serving as a symbol of the American Dream, with over 40% of Americans tracing ancestry through it. Now part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, it houses the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, featuring exhibits on the history of immigration and a family history center with passenger arrival records. Access is by ferry only, and it's a major historical and genealogical site.
Ashish Muley - a week ago

Plan to spend at least an hour a half inside this museum. Plenty of info to read inside. We enjoyed the New Eras of Immigration exhibit. Restrooms on the second floor are beautiful and spacious! You can refill your water bottles at the refill station.
Sharon M - 4 months ago