Visiting the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island can be a rich and rewarding experience for school groups.

In order to preserve and protect the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and ensure visitor safety, we ask that the following rules and regulations be adhered to during your school group visit.

• There must be one (1) teacher or adult chaperone for every ten (10) students.
•  Chaperones must remain with their students at all times while on ferries and for the duration of their visit to both islands.  Failure to remain together may result in groups being escorted off the island.
• Food and drink may not be consumed anywhere within the statue and only in the designated food service area  located on the first floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Food and drinks are not permitted in any part of the exhibition areas.
• Chewing gum is not permitted on Liberty or Ellis Islands. Please deposit gum and all other trash in trash cans.
• In case of an emergency please contact a U.S. Park Police or a National Park Service Ranger.

The National Park Service is committed to preserving and protecting America's National Park treasures for future generations to enjoy. Help us bring that experience to our most treasured resource - our children!

Park general information line: 212 363-3200.