Statue of Liberty

The New York Statue of Liberty is one of the most important landmarks and sights in New York. With a total height of 92.99 meters, it is one of the tallest statues in the world. Here you can find information about the attraction.

Statue of Liberty in New York – gift from the French people

It is a gift from the French people to the United States – The Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The neoclassical colossal statue created by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi is one of the tallest statues in the world with a total height of 92.99 meters. It was inaugurated on October 28, 1886. The statue has been part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument since 1924 and has also been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island

It’s on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. You can only get there by ship. Crossings are offered at regular intervals. Either as a harbor tour or sightseeing boat trip around the Statue or as a direct ferry crossing to Liberty Island. The best way to do this is to use express access to the ferry with a ticket from GetYourGuide. The sightseeing boat tour also gives you a great view of famous sights on the Manhattan skyline.

Symbol of freedom

The statue represents Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom. She is wrapped in robes and holds up a gilded torch with her right hand and a tabula ansata with the date of the American Declaration of Independence in her left hand. A broken chain lies at her feet.

The statue is considered a symbol of freedom and is one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States. For more interesting information, we recommend the Museum on site.

Opening hours

• Monday to Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Entry

Prices vary and depend on the destination (the crown, the pedestal, or just Liberty Island)

The ferry crossing is included in all tickets.

Address

New York, NY 10004, Vereinigte Staaten

Tickets and tours