The Statue of Liberty remains one of the United States' most recognized monuments. This gift from France serves as a beacon of freedom and draws many visitors each year to Liberty Island. According to the U.S. National Park Service, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on Oct. 28, 1886, and designated as a National Monument in 1924. Nearby Ellis Island served immigrants as the first stop in their new homeland. In 2010, both Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty welcomed visitors despite ongoing renovations. Make the most of your time in these historic places by purchasing tickets online instead of standing in line.
Visit statuecruises.com, the official ticket outlet of the Statue of Liberty, according to the National Park Service. Click "Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island."
Scroll down the page and then choose a departure location: New Jersey's Liberty State Park or New York's Battery Park.
Select the type of ticket you want. All tickets include access to the statue, grounds and Ellis Island. Listen to an audio tour for an additional fee.
A Crown Ticket includes tours of the crown, museum, pedestal and observation deck. As of December 2010, adult tickets cost $15, senior (older than age 62) tickets cost $13 and a child's ticket (ages 4-12) cost $8.
The Pedestal/Museum Ticket includes access to the museum, pedestal and observation deck. As of December 2010, adult tickets cost $12, senior tickets cost $10, and children's tickets cost $5.
The Reserve Ticket includes only the grounds and Ellis Island, and ticket prices are the same as for the Pedestal/Museum Ticket.
Choose a three-day Flex Ticket for access to the grounds and Ellis Island. Prices for this ticket are the same as for the Pedestal/Museum Ticket and are valid for one day during a specific three-day period.
Click "Book Tickets." Then click on the ticket option you want to purchase. Read all the terms and conditions pertaining to your tickets.
Check the calendar on the screen; if a date is marked out, tickets are sold out for that day. Select the date and time you want to visit.
Enter the number of each type of ticket you want to purchase and then click "Add to Cart."
Review your order. If it is correct, click "Checkout." If you want to change something on your existing order, change it on the screen and then click "Update." Add something else to the order by clicking "Continue Shopping."
At checkout, enter your personal information when prompted and then print the confirmation page. Present this at the ticket window when you arrive at Liberty Island.
