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Visiting the Ellis Island Immigration Museum
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The Ellis Island Immigration Museum is part of the Statue of Liberty National
Monument and is one of the country's most popular historic sites. In 2001, The
Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, in partnership with the National
Park Service, unveiled the American Family Immigration History Center®.
This exciting family research facility at Ellis Island provides visitors with
advanced computer and multimedia technology, printed materials, and
professional assistance for investigating immigration history, family
documentation, and genealogical exploration.
The Immigrant Experience Comes Alive
The museum is located in the Main Building of the former immigration station
complex and tells the moving tales of the 12 million immigrants who entered
America through the golden door of Ellis Island. Today, the descendants of
those immigrants account for almost half of the American people.
The 45-minute audio tour, available in nine languages, invites visitors to
relive the immigrant experience as if they were the "new arrival" and is
ideal for individuals with limited time. Additional tour options describe
exhibits in more detail via in-depth interviews with historians, architects
and archaeologists. A special children’s tour is narrated by “Marty the Muskrat”
and is offered in five languages.
Museum Highlights
· The museum’s self-guided exhibits chronicle
Ellis Island's role in immigration history and include
artifacts, photographs, prints, videos, interactive
displays, oral histories, and temporary exhibits.
· The American Family Immigration History Center®
· The American Immigrant Wall of Honor®
· Ellis Island Living Theater
· Award-winning film documentary "Island of Hope,
Island of Tears"
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor®
A special feature of the Ellis Island museum, the
Wall of Honor overlooks the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline
and is the longest wall of names in the world. This unique display pays tribute
to America's rich cultural heritage, celebrating American immigration from its
earliest beginnings right up to the present day, and contains more than 700,000
names inscribed for posterity by family members and friends.
NOTE:
The National Park Service will be making repairs to the roof of the Main Building
at Ellis Island during May-August. Due to safety concerns, during this time some
areas of the museum and grounds, including a small portion of the American Immigrant
Wall of Honor®, will be inaccessible to the public. If you are interested in viewing
a name on the small part of the Wall that is closed, please notify a Foundation
staff person at the Wall of Honor cart in the Museum’s Baggage Room, and they will be
happy to show you a print out of the panel on which your name is inscribed. We are
sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
The American Family Immigration History Center®
This is an exciting interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
You can access the passenger records of the ships that landed some 22 million
immigrants, crew members, and other passengers at the Port of New York and Ellis
Island from 1892 to 1924. More than 100 million Americans may find records of
their family's beginnings in the new world here. To prepare for your search,
gather as much information as you can, such as: the passenger's first and last
names; approximate year of arrival; "ethnicity" (which may include race,
nationality, and religion); approximate age on arrival; ship of travel; port of
departure; and whether the passenger traveled with other family members.
Experienced volunteers can provide guidance so visitors can view manifests and
ship images from their ancestor's journey.Featured on the Today Show
Temporary Exhibits
Dormitory Gallery - Third Floor
"Go For Broke: Japanese American Soldiers Fighting on Two Fronts"
July 7, 2010 – September 6, 2010
This exhibit of 150 rare photographs and text will outline the Japanese American
experience in the United States with emphasis on the Japanese
American soldiers in World War II and after. The exhibit will also emphasize
the role of Japanese American military service in influencing the Civil Rights
and Redress Movements.
Baggage Room - First Floor
"Barbie® Dolls of the World"
June 16, 2010 - Labor Day EXTENDED!
Barbie is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the famed "Dolls of the World
Collection" with an exhibit featuring cultural dolls adorned in authentic
native costumes, representing more than 40 nations across all seven continents.
Visitors can connect to their heritage in a fun, fashionable and interactive
way by browsing the exhibit and filling out a Barbie passport, answering
questions about their heritage found throughout the museum. Also debuting is
the new Barbie Landmark Collection, inspired by some of the world's most
celebrated architecture, highlighting the Statue of Liberty. On August 6th the
exhibit comes to life through a cultural fashion show at the Statue of Liberty.
Exhibit details
West Wing – First Floor
“The Spirit of America” Gibson Les Paul Guitar
July 14, 2010 – August 1, 2011
This one of a kind, custom-designed Gibson Les Paul guitar, commissioned by Gold
Leaf Corporation through an exclusive agreement with The Statue of Liberty–Ellis
Island Foundation and crafted at Gibson’s Custom & Historic Division
in Nashville, TN, is made from the artifacts preserved during the centennial restoration of the
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island.
The entire body of the guitar is made from wood that was preserved from steps
and doors of the historic Main Building at Ellis Island.
The copper inlay and hardware of the Les Paul guitar were created from copper
that was preserved from the Statue of Liberty. Exhibit details
Getting to Ellis Island
Ellis Island is one of the country's most important historic sites and also one
of the most heavily visited monuments. Carefully planning your trip will make
it more enjoyable. Statue Cruises provides ferry transportation to Ellis Island
from Battery Park in New York and Liberty State Park in New Jersey from 9:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, with extended hours in the summers. For ticket rates
and availability and schedule information, call 1-877-LADY TIX or
1-877-523-9849 or visit www.statuecruises.com.
The audio tour can be purchased along with your ferry ticket or on site at the Discovery Audio booth.
Tips
for Planning a Visit
Click here to visit the
National Park Service website devoted to Ellis Island.
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