Statue of Liberty Opening Hours

The Statue of Liberty opens 7 days a week, with minor variations based on the time of year.

During the peak season between June 13 and August 29, the Lady Liberty welcomes its visitors from 9 am to 5 pm, with the last entry at 4.30 pm.

The off-season runs from August 30 to June 12 and is open from 9.30 am to 5 pm, with the last admission at 4.30 pm.

The National Monument stays closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Stair Timings

The Lady Liberty Monument’s 162 stairs open 30 minutes after its opening times.

There are no elevators, so the crown can only be accessed by stairs. However, you will find an elevator to go down from the pedestal.

The staircase closes with the final entry to the pedestal or crown.

There are four platforms along the way where you can rest and enjoy the view.

However, be aware that the stairs are narrow and very crowded, so choose your time wisely. 

Read our article on the best times to avoid crowds at the Statue of Liberty to plan your visit wisely.

Crown Timings

The Crown does not have a specific time slot and is only accessible through special tickets.

Tickets have a limited supply and are typically sold out months in advance.

Ferry Schedule

The ferries operate daily between 8.30 am and 5 pm from Battery Park and Liberty State Park.

The last ferry typically departs at 3.30 pm from the mainland.

However, their operating frequencies vary according to time of day, visitor influx, and tourist season

This table demonstrates the opening and closing hours of the Statue of Liberty in various seasons and ferry times.

AspectOpening HoursClosing Hours
Liberty Island in Peak season (June 13 to August 29)9 am 5 pm
Liberty Island in Off-season (August 30 to June 12)9.30 am5 pm
Ferry service8.30 am3.30 pm
Crown access

If you are traveling from New York or New Jersey, read our article on SoL Ferry schedules to plan your visit accordingly, and don’t worry about missing anything.

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How Long to Spend at the Statue of Liberty?

You should allocate at least 3 to 4 hours to fully explore Liberty Island, the museum, and its grounds. This excludes time taken during the ferry rides.

Allocate another 2 to 3 hours if you plan on visiting Ellis Island.

This will let you:

  • Enjoy a ferry ride: 15 minutes.
  • Take a ground tour: 1 hour.
  • Have Pedestal access with 30-45 minutes of Ground access and Crown access
  • Option to visit the Immigration Museum on Ellis Island: 45 minutes
  • You may spend up to 3 hours exploring Ellis Island if desired

For more information and a detailed itinerary, read our article on How Long to Tour Around the Statue of Liberty.

FAQs

1. Is the Statue of Liberty open all year?

2. What is the last entry time for visitors to the Statue of Liberty?

3. Can I visit the Statue of Liberty in the evening?

4. What is the duration of a typical visit to the Statue of Liberty?

5. When is the Statue of Liberty closed?

6. When is the best time to visit the Statue of Liberty to avoid crowds?

7. What time does the first ferry depart to the Statue of Liberty?

8. How often do the ferries depart to the Statue of Liberty?

9. Can I visit the Statue of Liberty at night?

10. How long does it take to climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty?

11. Is the Statue of Liberty open on public holidays?

12. What are the Statue of Liberty’s hours on public holidays?

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