3D google satellite map location of the Ellis Island in New York, US
Ellis Island was the first stop for millions of people who immigrated to America in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Ellis Island is both a beautiful symbol of the immigrant experience in America, but also a sad reminder of how things were not always fair for these people.
The island is now run as a museum, celebrating the immigrant experience.
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About Ellis Island
Ellis Island is an island in Upper New York Bay in the Port of New York and New Jersey. It’s also near Liberty State Park and Statue of Liberty island. You can get there by boat.
Map location of Ellis Island in New York City, NY.
How To Get to The Ellis Island Museum?
Visitors can reach it by ferry from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan. You do not need a visa to visit Ellis Island. There are no tickets for you to buy, but you need to check the hours of operation on their website.
The Ferry at Battery Park | New York, NY
By Subway:
- Local 1 (7th Avenue Line) to the last stop – South Ferry
- Express 4 or 5 (Lexington Avenue Line) to Bowling Green
- Local R/W train from Brooklyn/Queens (Broadway Line) to Whitehall Street
By Bus:
- M1, M6, or M15 to South Ferry (last stop)
By Car:
- From the East Side take the FDR Drive South to Exit 1, South Ferry/Battery Park
- From the West Side take the Westside Highway South (Route 9A) to Battery Park
- NOTE: Street and private garage parking is limited in the Battery Park neighborhood
The Ferry at Liberty State Park | Jersey City, NJ
By Car:
- Take exit 14-B off the New Jersey Turnpike; follow signs to Liberty State Park
- Ample parking is available in Liberty State Park, for a nominal fee
By Public Transportation:
- Take the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) to the Liberty State Park Station; walk or bike one mile along Audrey Zapp Drive to the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park
- The HBLR is accessible via PATH at the Hoboken Station or Newport (Jersey City) Station
If you arrive before a tour you will be asked to wait until the next one begins. You need to stay with your tour guides as it is extremely easy to get lost in this building as it is so large and confusing.
Always wear comfortable shoes because the walk to board the ferry can be long, plus once you are on Ellis Island there is a lot of walking unless you want to pay extra for audio equipment which isn’t that necessary since it’s presented with visuals anyway and then you might miss seeing something and have to walk back later to see it.
Bring water, snacks, and layers of clothing since it can be hot or cold on this island depending on the season.
Visit Ellis Island for an informative, moving experience!
About Ellis Island (Short)
Ellis Island, in Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954.
The island was greatly expanded with land reclamation between 1892 and 1934.
The main building on Ellis Island has been conserved and restored as a national monument. The federal government spent $75 million to restore the main building on Ellis Island and open it as a museum in 1990.
Today, Ellis Island is a historic site and museum offering self-guided tours.
Over 75% of Americans have at least one ancestor who passed through Ellis Island.