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The American Family Immigration History Center
This is an exciting interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. You can access the passenger records of the ships that landed some 22 million immigrants, crewmembers, and other passengers at the Port of New York and Ellis Island from 1892 to 1924. More than 100 million Americans may fin... [ + ]d records of their family's beginnings in the new world here. To prepare for your search, gather as much information as you can, such as: the passenger's first and last names; approximate year of arrival; "ethnicity" (which may include race, nationality, and religion); approximate age on arrival; ship of travel; port of departure; and whether the passenger traveled with other family members. Experienced volunteers can provide guidance so visitors can view manifests and ship images from their ancestor's journey.
Adults (ages 13 years & older): $18.50 - $21.50
Senior Citizens (ages 62 & over): $14.00 - $17.00
Children (ages 4 through 12): $9.00 -
Infants 3 and under: Free
Note: These rates are the price for the round trip ferry ride to the island. The ferry ticket includes entrance to Ellis Island. National Park Service passes DO NOT cover the price of the ferry ticket.
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor
A special feature of the Ellis Island museum, the Wall of Honor overlooks the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline and is the longest wall of names in the world. This unique display pays tribute to America's rich cultural heritage, celebrating American immigration from its earliest beginnings ... [ + ]right up to the present day, and contains more than 700,000 names inscribed for posterity by family members and friends.
Adults (ages 13 years & older): $18.50 - $21.50
Senior Citizens (ages 62 & over): $14.00 - $17.00
Children (ages 4 through 12): $9.00 -
Infants 3 and under: Free
Note: These rates are the price for the round trip ferry ride to the island. The ferry ticket includes entrance to Ellis Island. National Park Service passes DO NOT cover the price of the ferry ticket.
The American Family Immigration History Center
This is an exciting interactive area at the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. You can access the passenger records of the ships that landed some 22 million immigrants, crewmembers, and other passengers at the Port of New York and Ellis Island from 1892 to 1924. More than 100 million Americans may fin... [ + ]d records of their family's beginnings in the new world here. To prepare for your search, gather as much information as you can, such as: the passenger's first and last names; approximate year of arrival; "ethnicity" (which may include race, nationality, and religion); approximate age on arrival; ship of travel; port of departure; and whether the passenger traveled with other family members. Experienced volunteers can provide guidance so visitors can view manifests and ship images from their ancestor's journey.
Adults (ages 13 years & older): $18.50 - $21.50
Senior Citizens (ages 62 & over): $14.00 - $17.00
Children (ages 4 through 12): $9.00 -
Infants 3 and under: Free
Note: These rates are the price for the round trip ferry ride to the island. The ferry ticket includes entrance to Ellis Island. National Park Service passes DO NOT cover the price of the ferry ticket.
The American Immigrant Wall of Honor
A special feature of the Ellis Island museum, the Wall of Honor overlooks the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline and is the longest wall of names in the world. This unique display pays tribute to America's rich cultural heritage, celebrating American immigration from its earliest beginnings ... [ + ]right up to the present day, and contains more than 700,000 names inscribed for posterity by family members and friends.
Adults (ages 13 years & older): $18.50 - $21.50
Senior Citizens (ages 62 & over): $14.00 - $17.00
Children (ages 4 through 12): $9.00 -
Infants 3 and under: Free
Note: These rates are the price for the round trip ferry ride to the island. The ferry ticket includes entrance to Ellis Island. National Park Service passes DO NOT cover the price of the ferry ticket.
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