Visiting the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Kids
A visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is more than just a sightseeing trip—it's an opportunity for children to connect with American history through hands-on experiences, interactive exhibits, and unforgettable views. Whether you're traveling with a baby, toddler, school-age explorer, or teenager, there are plenty of ways to keep kids engaged throughout your visit.
From earning a National Park Service Junior Ranger badge to climbing inside the Statue of Liberty, here's everything families need to know before they arrive.
Big adventures for mini explorers. Just be sure to catch the ground rules!
Visiting with Babies & Toddlers
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are stroller-friendly destinations, with accessible ferry boarding, paved walkways, family restrooms, and plenty of open space to explore.
Nursing Station
A private nursing station is available inside the Crown Café on Liberty Island for mothers who wish to breastfeed or pump during their visit.
Strollers
Strollers are welcome aboard Statue City Cruises ferries and throughout Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
Visitors entering the Statue of Liberty Monument should note:
- Strollers are not permitted inside the Pedestal or Crown.
- Strollers will not fit inside the monument lockers.
- Stroller parking is available near the monument lockers while you explore the Pedestal or Crown.
Visiting the Pedestal with Kids
Big monument fun, no height requirements needed!
安全
为了所有游客的安全，前往自由女神像和埃利斯岛的渡轮乘客在登船前需接受机场式安检。为确保您的旅程顺利，我们建议您轻装出行，并避免携带任何限制或禁止携带的物品，包括大型行李、尖锐物品、武器和某些液体。请仔细阅读以下指南，以便您快速通行。
- 所有人员和物品在登船前均须接受检查。所有被认为不当或违禁的物品将被没收并由美国公园警察保管。
- 参观自由女神像内部的游客在进入雕像内部时需接受额外的安全检查。请注意，为确保游客和雕像的安全，安检排队时间可能较长。
- 背包、婴儿车和大型雨伞可以带上船和岛屿。持有皇冠或基座门票的游客必须将这些物品存放在储物柜中，储物柜位置便利，位于进入皇冠或基座前的二次安检区域附近。
- 纽约和新泽西的出发点没有储物柜设施。
- 除透明塑料瓶装水（金属瓶和玻璃瓶装水禁止携带）外，所有食物和饮料均不得带入自由女神像内。
- 禁止携带的物品包括无人机、滑板车、滑板、枪支、爆炸物或易燃物、刀具或尖锐物品（包括工具）、胡椒喷雾、防狼喷雾以及所有记号笔（永久性或可擦除式）。请访问国家公园管理局安全与标准网站查看完整的禁止携带物品清单。
- 所有未成年人（17岁及以下）必须由一名负责任的成年人（21岁或以上）陪同。
Visiting the Crown with Kids
Big climbs for bigger kids.
Crown with Kids
For many families, reaching the Crown becomes the highlight of the entire visit.
All guests must be at least 42 inches to climb to the Crown and should be comfortable climbing stairs independently.
Before reserving Crown tickets, please note:
- The climb includes 162 narrow spiral stairs from the Pedestal to the Crown.
- There is no elevator to the Crown.
- Children must be able to climb the spiral staircase on their own.
- The staircase is narrow and may not be suitable for young children who are uncomfortable in confined spaces or heights.
- An adult must accompany children at all times.
Because Crown tickets are limited, we recommend booking well in advance.
Hard Hat Tour Age Requirement
Only teens can go behind the scenes—but there's fun for all ages at the museum!
Behind-The-Scenes Access
The Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour takes visitors through the unrestored hospital complex, where you'll explore abandoned wards, operating rooms, and other preserved spaces while discovering the island's medical history.
Children under the age of 13 are not permitted on the Hard Hat Tour.
Families with younger children can still enjoy the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and explore the island's historic grounds.
*The Hard Hat Tour requires a dedicated Hard Hat Tour ticket.
National Park Service Junior Ranger Program
Explore, learn, and protect — become an official Junior Ranger.
Earn Your Official Badge
One of the most popular family activities is the National Park Service Junior Ranger Program.
Children can complete a series of age-appropriate activities while exploring Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Once finished, they'll review their booklet with a National Park Service Ranger, take the official Junior Ranger Oath, and earn an official Junior Ranger badge to take home.
It's a fun, interactive way to encourage kids to observe, explore, and learn throughout their visit.
Are You a Teacher?
Planning a class trip or looking to continue the learning at home?
Get Free Lesson Plans
The National Park Service offers free educational lesson plans and classroom resources that help students explore the history of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, immigration, and American ideals before, during, or after their visit.
Plan Your Field Trip
Whether you're teaching elementary students or high school history, these activities are a great way to extend the learning beyond the islands.