Separated desks with computer terminals in a large room
5-30 MinutesFee applies

Research Family Immigration History

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

Ship manifests, including 51 million arrival records, can be searched at the American Family Immigration History Center.

Do you have ancestors that may have entered America through the Ellis Island Immigration Station? With a little research, you can obtain a copy of their ship manifest, and discover how they responded to the questions given to them by an immigration inspector. All information is stored on a computerized database, and lab time can be reserved through a kiosk on the first floor.

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Museum ExhibitsImmigration

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Duration

5-30 Minutes

Fees

The AFIHC is ran by a non-profit organization. It costs $7 to rent a computer for 30-minutes.

Fees Apply

Yes

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Computer terminals are easily located on the first floor, reserved through a kiosk, and accessible by all visitors.

Pets

No

Reservations

Yes — Reservation kiosks are available inside the National Museum of Immigration.

Age Info

It is suggested that researchers are 18 years or older, but all are welcome.

Location

National Museum of Immigration

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