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Saturday, January 10, 2026
Ellis Island, New York Harbor, New York & New Jersey, USA

Ellis Island: museum hours and ferry times

Check ferry schedules from Battery Park and Liberty State Park, with museum opening hours and last return times.

We are currently closed

Today: Closed

Opens in 11h 49m

Regular Opening Hours
DayHoursStatus
Monday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Tuesday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Wednesday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Thursday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Friday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Saturday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Sunday09:00 AM - 05:15 PM
Open
Seasonal Timetable

Winter (shorter ferry service)

01/11 – 31/03

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Open

Spring–Fall (extended ferry service)

01/04 – 31/10

08:30 AM - 06:00 PM

Open
Special Events & Holidays

Christmas Day

25/12

Closed

Closed

Thanksgiving Day

fourth Thursday in November

Closed

Closed
Important Information

Mind the last return ferry; schedules vary by season and weather.

Early morning departures offer calmer security lines and soft harbor light.

Reserve tickets ahead — weekends and holidays sell out.

Museum access is included with your ferry ticket; special free-day programs may vary.