You can order on line or buy it there. The general price is 18.50 it depends what you want i went to the island there's a museum etc.
There are diifferent tickets you can buy on line general pedestal and crown each are different prices and some must be ordered months in advance to secure a spot but best to check on line with the statue of liberty ferry which is the only way to see the statute up close
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