The main hall
Where arrivals waited.
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A small island in New York Harbor that was the busiest immigrant inspection station in United States history. Between 1892 and 1954 about 12 million immigrants passed through, and by one estimate two-fifths of Americans today may be descended from them. The north side of the island now holds the National Museum of Immigration in the elegant historic main building, with the halls where new arrivals waited for medical checks and questioning, and exhibits telling of their journeys from around the world, their luggage and their papers. The island has been part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument since 1965 and can only be reached by ferry, and its waterfront promenade looks out on the Lower Manhattan skyline and the nearby Statue of Liberty. The visit is included in the Statue of Liberty ferry ticket, $26 for adults per the official operator, so combine both islands in one day and give the immigration museum at least two hours.
Where arrivals waited.
And its stories.
From the island.
Ellis Island, New York Harbor
No, one ferry ticket covers both islands, $26 for adults per the official operator.
