A New Way to Experience History
The Statue of Liberty Museum is the most monumental addition to Liberty Island since the Statue herself. More than that, it allows millions more visitors to enjoy the Statue of Liberty experience and be inspired by her history and message of freedom and opportunity. The museum opened May 16, 2019.
News & Events
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The Americans Who Saw Lady Liberty as a False Idol of Broken Promises
May 28, 2019 | SmithsonianIt was a crisp, clear fall day in New York City, and like many others, Lillie Devereaux Blake was eager to see the great French statue, donated by that country’s government to the United States as a token of friendship and a monument to liberty, finally unveiled....Read More
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The Statue of Liberty was created to celebrate freed slaves, not immigrants, its new museum recounts
May 23, 2019 | Washington PostThe new Statue of Liberty Museum in New York Harbor boasts a number of treasures: the original torch, which was replaced in the 1980s; an unoxidized (read: not green) copper replica of Lady Liberty’s face; and recordings of immigrants describing the sight of the 305-foot monument....Read More
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Poet laureate writes tribute for Statue of Liberty Museum
May 17, 2019 | Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — At a time when families have been separated at the Mexican border and children placed in cages, the country’s poet laureate is invoking an old and welcoming spirit for those seeking to live in the United States....Read More
Ensuring Her Legacy
The Statue of Liberty Museum was build by friends from across the United States and around the world. These generous individuals have contributed $18.86 or more to the construction of the new museum, and we are honored to recognize each one as a Founder through our Founders Registry and Founders Star in the museum. Become a part of this inspirational history by making a donation today and becoming a Founder during the museum's inaugural year.
Become part of history today!