Ticket to the Statue of Liberty is the most sought-after ticket in New York City. This iconic symbol of freedom stands tall on Liberty Island in the harbor of New York and is visited by millions of people each year. Visitors can view the statue from the ground, or take the ferry ride to the pedestal and/or the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
How to Buy Tickets
Tickets to the Statue of Liberty can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person at the Statue Cruises ticket booth located at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan. Visitors can purchase tickets for the ferry ride, pedestal access, and/or crown access. All tickets must be purchased in advance and are non-refundable.
Ticket Prices
The ticket prices for the ferry ride, pedestal access, and crown access vary. For adults, the ferry ride costs $18.50, pedestal access costs $21.50, and crown access costs $3. For children aged 4-12, the ferry ride costs $9, pedestal access costs $12, and crown access costs $3. Children under the age of 4 are free.
What’s Included in the Ticket?
The ferry ride ticket includes a round-trip ride to and from Liberty Island, access to the museum and audio tour. The pedestal access ticket includes a round-trip ride to and from Liberty Island, access to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, and access to the museum and audio tour. The crown access ticket includes a round-trip ride to and from Liberty Island, access to the pedestal and the crown of the Statue of Liberty, and access to the museum and audio tour.
Restrictions
The ferry ride, pedestal access, and crown access tickets have certain restrictions. For example, visitors who purchase a pedestal access ticket will not be able to access the crown of the Statue of Liberty. Additionally, visitors with crown access tickets are not allowed to bring any backpacks, bags, or cameras into the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
Hours of Operation
The ferry ride, pedestal access, and crown access tickets are valid for one day only. The Statue Cruises ticket booth is open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The last ferry leaves Liberty Island at 4:30 pm. The last ferry leaves Battery Park at 5:00 pm.
Additional Information
It is recommended that visitors arrive at least one hour prior to their scheduled departure time to allow for ticketing and boarding procedures. The ferry ride and the access to the pedestal and crown of the Statue of Liberty are weather permitting. For more information, please visit www.statuecruises.com.
Other Tourist Attractions
The Statue of Liberty is not the only tourist attraction in New York City. There are many other attractions that visitors can explore. Here is a list of some of the top tourist attractions in New York City:
- Empire State Building
- Central Park
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- The 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- The High Line
- Times Square
- Brooklyn Bridge
Visitors can explore these attractions and many more while visiting New York City.