"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. It was designated as a National Monument in 1924. Employees of the National Park Service have been caring for the colossal copper statue since 1933.
Liberty Enlightening the World
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Plan Your Visit
Enhance your trip to the Statue of Liberty by enjoying the museum, park ranger guided tours, as well as self-guided tours.
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Visit the Pedestal
Visitors can view the museum, and climb the stairs to a balcony located at the top of the statue's pedestal.
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Visit In The Crown
Information and locations of handrails, rest platforms, and dimensions of infrastructure for safely accessing the crown.
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Renovation on Liberty Island
Learn about the current projects happening now at the Statue of Liberty.
![Kids visiting Liberty Island work on the Junior Ranger program with a park ranger.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/ner/crop16_9/91CA3DB8-1DD8-B71B-0BCF18DCA521FB7E.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Be a Junior Ranger!
Learn how you can become our newest Junior Ranger while visiting the Statue of Liberty.
![A view of New York Harbor with Liberty Island and the statue in the foreground.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/ner/crop16_9/E2961EEA-1DD8-B71B-0BAA9B6BA8849E7B.jpeg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Operating Hours & Seasons
The hours change throughout the year, check here before your visit.
![From the ferry dock on Liberty Island, a visitor in a wheelchair waits for the ferry.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/ner/crop16_9/92BD16EF-1DD8-B71B-0B9285F9817CA017.jpg?width=307&quality=90&mode=crop)
Accessibility
Learn about the different accessibility options that are available during your visit.
Last updated: March 16, 2018