Ellis Island is located inNew York Bay and was the spot where over 12 million immigrants entered the United States from Europe and the rest of the world. The island is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is home to a museum of immigration.

The museum tells the stories of the immigrants who came to America for a better life and the workers who took care of immigration processing and kept Ellis Island running. The vast museum collections display historical artifacts from both Ellis and Liberty Islands in interactive and informative exhibits.

Address: Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York, NY 10004, Phone: 212-363-3200

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