NYC: 9/11 Museum Skip-the-Line & Statue of Liberty Ferry

Three New York landmarks in one ticket, no waiting at the 9/11 Museum

You get skip-the-line entry to the 9/11 Memorial Museum, a pre-ferry orientation, and round-trip ferry access to both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Museum. The audio guide in nine languages lets you control your pace, and timed entry to the museum means no queue. Plan for most of a day and book your museum time slot when you purchase.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Statue of Liberty2h
2. Ellis Island1h 30m
3. 9/11 Memorial & Museum1h 30m

Visit 9/11 Museum and Liberty Ferry

• Enter 9/11 Memorial Museum
• Take Statue of Liberty Ferry
• Visit Statue of Liberty
• Visit Ellis Island Museum

The experience

So you're standing at Battery Park with your phone out, trying to figure out if you should've bought tickets online, and it turns out you already did. The skip-the-line part means you walk straight past the line at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum while everyone else is still checking their bags. That alone saves you maybe forty minutes, which sounds small until you're actually there and the sun is doing that thing where it's in your eyes and you're tired and you just want to sit down inside. The museum itself is below ground level, which keeps it cool and quiet, and the audio guide comes in nine languages, so you can move at your own pace instead of being herded through with a group.

After the museum, you head to the ferry terminal. There's a 30-minute orientation before you board, which sounds like filler but it's actually useful. They walk you through what you're about to see and the logistics of Ellis Island so you don't waste time figuring it out on the water. The ferry itself takes you to the Statue of Liberty first, then Ellis Island, where the museum and grounds are included. Ellis Island is the part people don't always expect to spend time on, but if your family came through immigration, or you're just interested in that history, it's worth the walk. The whole thing, museum to ferry to both islands, takes most of a day, and the ticket is structured so you're not paying separately for each piece.

The practical thing: you pick your entry time for the 9/11 Museum when you book, so you're not showing up and hoping there's space. Wheelchair accessible throughout, strollers work fine, and if you need to sit down, there are benches. Public transit gets you to Battery Park easily, and the ferry terminal itself is accessible. The audio guide means you can linger or move faster depending on how you feel that day.

What’s included

Skip-the-line admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum with a timed entry slot, self-guided audio tour in nine languages, standard ferry tickets to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, admission to the Ellis Island Museum and grounds, and a 30-minute pre-ferry orientation before boarding.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 09:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 13:45

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by WalksNYC, LLC

Is this one for you?Right for anyone visiting New York who wants to see these three major sites without arranging separate tickets or spending hours in entry lines: the skip-the-line access and bundled pricing take the logistics off your hands.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

Do I need to book a specific time for the Statue of Liberty ferry?

The ferry runs throughout the day, but your 9/11 Museum entry is timed. Coordinate your ferry time around that. Most people do the museum first, then head to Battery Park for the ferry.

Can I go inside the Statue of Liberty, or just see it from the ferry?

This ticket includes ferry access to Liberty Island. You can go inside the pedestal and grounds. Crown access requires a separate, higher-tier ticket not included here.

Is the Ellis Island Museum included?

Yes. Admission to the Ellis Island Museum and grounds is part of the ticket. The ferry stops there after Liberty Island.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

Nine languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean.

How long does the whole experience take?

Most of a day, typically 6 to 8 hours depending on how long you spend at each location and ferry wait times.

Is this accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?

Yes. The 9/11 Museum, ferry terminal, and Ellis Island are all wheelchair accessible. Strollers are permitted throughout.

Do I need to print my tickets?

Check your confirmation email for instructions: most operators accept mobile tickets on your phone at entry.

Can I bring food and water on the ferry?

You can bring your own water. Food policies vary. There are cafés at Battery Park and on Ellis Island if you need to buy.