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Ellis Island National Monument
Things To Do
 
Registry Room - The Great Hall

Div. of Interpretation & Visitor Services

Restored Registry Room - Great Hall.

There are many things to experience when visiting Ellis Island. Self-Guided Tours: The three floors of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum were designed as a self-guided museum. The Ellis Island brochure guides visitors through the museum exhibits at their own pace. Allow several hours to explore the museum. See a movie and learn about the island's history and our nation's immigration past by joining a ranger-guided tour. Venture through the many galleries contained in the main building or search through the database of immigrant manifests and discover your family's ancestry at the American Family Immigration History Center.

USCBP Officers boarding vessel  

Did You Know?
The "Bureau of Immigration" (later known as the Immigration Service), was administered under several agencies during Ellis Island's operation incl: Departments of Treasury, Labor, Commerce & Justice. Since 2003, the US Customs and Border Protection is part of the Department of Homeland Security.

Last Updated: August 30, 2006 at 17:48 EST