The National Park Service lists 5 things to do at Statue Of Liberty National Monument. 4 have no extra fee, 3 need no reservation. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Crown access is limited and advanced reservations are required. Starting in 2009, the National Park Service implemented a new system that requires advanced reservations for access to the crown.
The audio tour is a great option for visitors of all ages as it lets them move around the island at their own pace. An audio tour is available for both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Start your visit to the Statue of Liberty National Monument by visiting the Information Center on Liberty Island. Pick up the park's brochure and ask the park ranger how to best plan your visit.
Visiting the pedestal is a great addition to any trip to the Statue of Liberty. Starting in 2004, the National Park Service implemented a new system that requires reservations to access the pedestal.
Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Statue Of Liberty. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.
National Park Service Data API — things to do, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Descriptions are short excerpts; photos are NPS photos shown from nps.gov with their credit.