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The Statue of Liberty was a joint effort between France and the United States, intended to commemorate the lasting friendship between the peoples of the two nations.

The Statue of Liberty is one of the world’s most famous and symbolic monuments, and understanding the monument’s impact enhances any visitor’s experience. From the very beginning, the statue was built to celebrate and inspire.

Statue of Liberty Museum. The Statue of Liberty Museum was completed in 2019. It was built as a separate entity from the Statue and the pedestal in order to reduce the traffic to the premises. The museum, which occupies about 26,000 square feet, contains the original torch of the Statue of Liberty. It cost about $70 million to construct.