Fee applies
Climb to Liberty's Crown
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Crown access is limited and advanced reservations are required. Starting in 2009, the National Park Service implemented a new system that requires advanced reservations for access to the crown. This reservation system is much different than how the public accessed the crown prior to 2001.
Visiting the crown of the Statue of Liberty is one of the most rewarding experiences of any trip to New York City. Visitors get to enjoy views from the small platform in the statue’s head which is roughly 20 stories high. Expect to see panoramic views at the various pedestal observation levels, limited views of Brooklyn from the crown level, and Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's framework that supports the Statue of Liberty. Other highlights include seeing the tablet from above, an up-close view of the torch, and being able to feel the thickness of the copper statue. Anyone visiting the crown must be able to walk up at least 162 steps on a confined spiral staircase.
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Museum ExhibitsMonuments and MemorialsUrban AmericaStatue of LibertyStatue of Liberty Crown
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Duration Details
Most visitors access the pedestal and crown in less than 2 hours. Set aside 30-45 for the Statue’s museum, 20-30 minutes for the different levels of the pedestal and 20-30 minutes for the crown.
Fees
There is a .30 cent fee for crown tickets in addition to the fee for the ferry.
Fees Apply
Yes
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The climb is strenuous and not without risk. The National Park Service recommends that crown visitors have no significant physical or mental conditions which would impair their ability to complete the climb, such as (but not limited to): Heart conditions Respiratory conditions Mobility impairment Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces) Acrophobia (fear of heights) Vertigo (dizziness) There is no elevator access from the top of the pedestal to the crown platform (from the Statue's feet to the Statue's head).
Pets
No
Reservations
Yes — Due to its extreme popularity, access to the crown is by advanced reservation only. Statue Cruises is the official source for crown reservations as well as the company that provides ferry transportation to the island. All reservations must be made online or by telephone. Crown reservations are not available at the ticket offices or on Liberty Island. There is a maximum of four (4) crown reservations allowed per order. Only one reservation per person is allowed during any six (6) month period. The names of those in your party must be provided at the time of purchase. Tickets are non-transferable. Prior to entering the Statue of Liberty, each ticket holder will be required to show photo ID (except minors without ID) matching the name printed on the ticket. There are restrictions on what can be carried up to the crown.
Age Info
There is not an minimum age for the crown access but instead a minimum height requirement. Children must be at least 42 inches (106 centimeteres) tall to visit the crown. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure their child meets this requirement. Smaller children may ascend as high as the Pedestal. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Location
Crown of the Statue of Liberty