A Walking Timeline of Ellis Island

Walk the exhibits like a timeline. Each floor frames an era; the labels and data visualizations turn numbers into people and policy into everyday reality.

Eras at a Glance

• 1892–1907: Massive arrivals from Southern and Eastern Europe.
• 1917–1924: War, health rules, and literacy tests.
• 1924–1954: Quotas reshape flows; detentions grow.

The museum’s data visuals and artifacts bring statistics to life — pause to read the fine print.