Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip:
Stop at the museum information desk for tickets to the free 30-minute film “Island of Hope,
Island of Tears.”
Tip:
The island's cafeteria and picnic areas are great spots for lunch or snacks.
New Jersey's Ellis Island
Although federal property, a long-fought battle over territorial jurisdiction
ofEllisIslandwassettledin1998.Originallya3-acresite,EllisIsland'sland-
mass was increased in the 1900s with landfill to more than nine times its
original size, to over 27 acres. A US Supreme Court ruling in 1998 decided
the added landfill to be in the territory of New Jersey, and the original por-
tion to be in New York. New Jersey officials launched a restoration program
that included saving the derelict hospital buildings.
Visitor Information
•
212 363 3200
• Ferries from Battery Park:
866 STATUE4
• Ferry rides to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island: adults $13, seniors
$10, children (4-12) $5, children under 4 free
• Open Jun-Aug: 9am-6pm daily; Sep-May: 9am-5:15pm daily
• Free
