Address: Ellis Island Bridge, Jersey City, NJ 10280, USA
Phone: +18329600009
Sunday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Monday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Tuesday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Wednesday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Thursday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Friday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
Saturday: 9:45AM–4:45PM
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Prior to 1890, individual states, rather than the Federal Government, regulated immigration into the United States. Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton), located in the Battery of Manhattan, served as the New York State immigration station from 1855 to 1890. Approximately eight million immigrants passed through its doors, mostly from Northern European countries; this constituted the first large wave of immigrants to settle and populate the U.S. In the 1800s, rising political instability, economic distress, and religious persecution plagued Europe, fueling the largest mass human migration in the history of the world. Around 1890, it became apparent that Castle Garden was ill-equipped and unprepared to handle the mass influx, leading the Federal government to construct a new immigration station on Ellis Island. During construction, the Barge Office in the Battery was used for immigrant processing. The new structure on Ellis Island began receiving arriving immigrants on January 1, 1892. Annie Moore, a teenage girl from Ireland, accompanied by her two younger brothers, made history as the very first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island. Over the next 62 years, more than 12 million immigrants would arrive in the United States via Ellis Island.
Teashia Stennet
The ceiling was the most beautiful thing to see, i would prefer to see it in it's original format than the displays put up.
Oliver S (23GT.net)
The Ellis Island Museum provides a fascinating overview of immigration in the United States from the well-known instances - such as the Irish diaspora due to the potato famine of the 1800s - to the utterly obscure, like the handful of Filipino galleon sailors who escaped their lot by fleeing to Louisiana in 1765, centuries before the Filipino people's own global diaspora. The building housing the museum itself practically oozes history as you wander through the various areas that served to house thousands of new arrivals to America decades ago as they themselves navigated the intricacies of entering a different country. The restored Registry Room on the second floor in particular is majestic in its size and the fact that every day for decades it was the most important step for new immigrants as they first registered to enter the country. Side rooms have more focused exhibits that chronicle various aspects of the process from medical exams to getting transportation once approved to the dreaded chalk marks that were put on immigrants' coats that sometimes meant a sad trip back to Europe after rejection. There are also two theaters showing the moving 35-minute documentary “Island of Hope, Island of Tears” that's well worth the watch. Lastly, the museum store is chock full of great souvenirs of both Ellis Island and Liberty Island and the staff are very helpful. As an immigrant myself I found the museum to be fascinating and would have budgeted more time for it if I'd been able to. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in our nation's history.
jose tapia
Nice place, full of history of the illusions and dreams of the immigrants who arrived in New York
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How to know if my grandfather passed by, his name is Rigoberto Hernández Martín, he traveled from Tenerife to Cuba in 1925, arriving in Cuba at the beginning of 1926.
That is a ridiculous question. Anyway, you don't go to Ellis Island for the food.
Great place, Bnno
Hello Michele, you can also, for 10$, have one hour access to the digital archives of Ellis Island, on a computer. Thanks to a name, you will be able to see the history of all those who have passed by Ellis Island with the dates, the boats etc. No need to book, once you are on the island, it is accessible in the museum!!
You don't need to show the vaccination proof.
Everyone who came to America had to pass through the island of Ellis, so there should be records of Croatian immigrants. Computers and staff are available to help you explore the island’s museum.
When you book your ticket to the Statue of Liberty, you should also book Ellis Island. Then, when the boat docks at the Statue of Liberty, get off and enjoy your visit to the statue. When you're finished, you'll see a line forming every half hour to board the boat to Ellis Island. When you're ready to go to Ellis Island, board the boat and get off at Ellis Island. Then, when you're finished visiting Ellis Island, the boat arrives every half hour to take you bach to Manhattan. It's very easy to go from Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty, then onto Ellis Island, and then back to Manhattan. Enjoy your visit!
I did not see wheelchairs.
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No, that's incorrect. Upon disembarking the ship, all immigrants were screened by medical personnel. All those who failed the tests were returned to their Homeland. Those who passed the initial Health test were then given additional screening, and asked to declare their intentions. Once their intentions were declared there were many other forms and months, sometimes years, remaining before citizenship was granted, upon completion of studies and a written Test. Most immigrants learned to speak and write English, unlike today, as many people continue to speak their native tongue and refuse to learn English. All immigrants upon arrival had to renounce citizenship of their former Country and declare allegiance to the United States of America. Also, quite unlike today, most immigrants became PRODUCTIVE members of our Great America, and were NOT given free handouts.
No, only for the interior of the Statue of Liberty.
I think so. It is a National Park.
Read those names written along side by the shore stones...
It's between New York and New Jersey (Technically in both). There is a ferry that can take you there from either Battery Park in NY or Liberty State Park in NJ.
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