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At the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum, voyages come to life through a stunning collection of artifacts. Exhibits chronicle America’s immigration history from the 1500s through to today. Visit the American Family Immigration History Center , located on the first floor, to discover your connections to Ellis Island.

For the vast majority of immigrants, Ellis Island truly was an "Island of Hope" - the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in America. For the rest, it became the "Island of Tears" - a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into the United States.

Visitors will have access to both islands including entry to both the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This is the only ticket available when reservations are full. General Admission tickets do not get you access inside the monument, or to any level of the pedestal. Pedestal Ticket: Tickets are limited.

How Ellis Island shepherded millions of immigrants into America. Entrance through this New York immigration epicenter usually took only a few hours—no passports or visas required. In the main ...