Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Designation: Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Location: New Jersey, New York
📘 Park Overview
Millions of Americans and people around the world have ancestors who came through Ellis Island. The Main Immigration Building was the epicenter of one of the greatest migrations in modern history. Today, Ellis Island is a memorial to all who pursued the American dream and have made this nation their adopted home.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
Ellis Island is located in New York Harbor and can only be reached by ferry. Ferries are operated by Statue City Cruises and depart from The Battery in New York City or from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ.
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Over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the peak years of 1892-1924, most through this building which opened in 1900.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors to the museum today arrive by ferry, just like immigrants did a century ago.
Credit: NPS Photo
Inspectors at Ellis Island would conduct the legal examination from behind desks like these a century ago.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the peak years of 1892-1924, most through this building which opened in 1900.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
Visitors to the museum today arrive by ferry, just like immigrants did a century ago.
Credit: NPS Photo
Inspectors at Ellis Island would conduct the legal examination from behind desks like these a century ago.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Sunday, Mar 29
Sunny
High: 58.6°F | Low: 30.9°F
Humidity: 44%
Wind: 13.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.2
Sunrise: 06:45 AM
Sunset: 07:18 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (83%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 32.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Monday, Mar 30
Overcast
High: 56.7°F | Low: 42.3°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 15.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:43 AM
Sunset: 07:19 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (90%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 44.5°F
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Tuesday, Mar 31
Cloudy
High: 75.7°F | Low: 52.7°F
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 14.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 07:20 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (95%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 57.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Statue of Liberty National Monument
New York, NY 10004
🏤 Mailing Address:
Receiving Office
1 Ellis Island
Jersey City, NJ 07305
📞 Voice Phone: 2123633200
✉️ Email: stli_info@nps.gov