Ellis Island (New York), how to visit the Immigration Museum

On your trip to New York I'm sure you've planned visit the Statue of Liberty, for which you must take a ferry.

But do you know that said ferry has a stop on its route in the Ellis Island, a visit also recommended?

And what is the reason that justifies your visit?

This small island was used since 1892 as a reception customs for all immigrants arriving at the new york harbor.

Curiosities about the history of Ellis Island, why you should visit it

Until 1954 they passed through the island more than 12 million immigrants, considered third class, and from the most diverse origins, who had to pass both a legal and medical inspection.

Those considered criminals, polygamists, anarchists or carriers of infectious diseases were deported.

The island owes its name to Samuel Ellis, owner of it in 1770, until he sold it to the Government in 1890, which later converted it into a fort for defense during the war with the English.

Since 1995, Ellis Island is a National Monument.

This is what it's like to visit the Ellis Island Immigration Museum (our experience)

The main building was reopened in 1990 after a restoration, and it is the only one that can be visited and converted into Immigration museum as a tribute to the millions of immigrants who passed through it between the 19th and 20th centuries.

In it, in addition to the large main room where immigrants queued to register, you can see many objects from that time (suitcases, clothes...) and photos of immigrants.

Likewise, you can also see the American Immigration Wall of Honor.

It is a very long wall located in front of the Statue of Liberty, in which they are currently enrolled more than 700.000 names, not only of immigrants who entered through Ellis Island.

Indeed, all Americans who wish to do so can enroll in the Wall of Honor the names not only of their immigrant ancestors, but also their own names, since in this way they pay tribute to American immigration.

Of course, making a donation of 150 euros.

How to take a tour in Spanish to Ellis Island

Facing your visit of ellis island, apart from doing it on your own, you have the possibility of signing up for a excursion with a guide in Spanish. in which you will visit the Immigration museum.

On this excursion four hours You will also visit Liberty Island.

Tickets are already included in the price. island cruise from Battery Park, and also the entrance to the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.

Here are other options for buy tickets to visit Ellis and Liberty Islands.

Ellis Island Visiting Hours

El Ellis Island visiting hours It is from 9 a.m. to 17,15 p.m.

Precios de las entradas

The entrance prices (including ferry and visit to Statue of Liberty Island), is $25 for adults; $16 for children ages 4 to 12; and 22 euros for seniors+62.

Both visits, Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty Island, are included in the tourist pass New York Pass.