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TOURS TO THE STATUE OF LIBERTY
Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New York Harbor, the Statue was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the US. The Statue was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. A living symbol of freedom to millions, visitors can now experience a special insider's view of the engineering marvel. Visit the Statue's observation deck to see the panoramic views of NY and the Harbor, and witness the Statue up close from her promenades on Ft. Wood. Also enjoy the Statue of Liberty Exhibit located on the second floor in the pedestal of the Statue. It traces the history and symbolism of the Statue. The Statue's crown is not accessible and the torch has been officially closed since July 1916. On October 28th, 1886, President Grover Cleveland accepted the Statue on behalf of the US and said: "We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."
PROMENADE TOUR This tour takes visitors outside the lower Promenade and inside the monument lobby to see the original torch and the Statue of Liberty Exhibit for a 20-30 minute tour, with enhanced lighting and new video system.
OBSERVATORY TOUR This option includes both the Promenade tour, plus a visit to the pedestal observation platform where visitors can view the Statue's interior framework through a new glass ceiling portal.
ANTENNA AUDIO TOUR Listen to voices of generations past as they recall their voyages to America, hear the story behind the Statue, and learn what it was like to pass through immigration on Ellis Island.
MUSEUM EXHIBITS
The Statue of Liberty exhibit traces the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories. In addition to historical artifacts and descriptive text, fullscale replicas of the Statue's face and foot are also on display. The main historical sections include: From Idea to Image, Fabricating the Statue, Stretching Technology, Fundraising in France, The Pedestal, Fundraising in America, and Complete at Last.
The Torch Exhibit includes the original 1886 torch and much altered flame in the lobby.
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