Ellis Island Immigration Museum

About this museum

Ellis Island Immigration Museum welcomes visitors to New York with open doors and FREE ADMISSION, offering an experience that consistently surprises guests with its depth and emotional power. Artifacts and passenger records tell the story of US immigration in a former processing station. This iconic museum stands as a monument to the millions of immigrants who entered the United States through these very halls.Visitors to Ellis Island Immigration Museum can expect to discover a deeply moving collection of personal artifacts, photographs, oral histories, and passenger records that bring the immigrant experience to vivid life. The restored Great Hall, where millions of newcomers were processed upon arrival, provides a powerful atmospheric backdrop for exhibits that trace the hopes, fears, and determination of those who journeyed to America in search of a better life. Interactive databases allow visitors to search for their own ancestors' immigration records.With an outstanding 4.7 - star rating from 6, 374 Google reviews, Ellis Island Immigration Museum has earned its reputation as one of the most important and highly rated free museums in the United States.Ellis Island Immigration Museum is located in New York. Open most days of the week (Friday: 9:45AM - 4:45PM, Monday: 9:45AM - 4:45PM, Saturday: 9:45AM - 4:45PM, Sunday: 9:45AM - 4:45PM, Thursday: 9:45AM - 4:45PM). Check the official website before your visit for the latest information on exhibits, special events, and any seasonal schedule changes. Free admission is confirmed and applies to all general visitors throughout the year. For anyone seeking free things to do in New York, Ellis Island Immigration Museum belongs at the top of the list.