Statue of Liberty's Original Torch
Wheelchair accessible
Lady Liberty's first beacon of enlightenment, now displayed in a museum near the statue.

šŸ“œ Original torch of the Statue of Liberty, displayed in the Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.
šŸ” Replaced in 1986 due to corrosion, relocated to the new museum in 2018.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø See an iconic piece of American history up close
āœØ Experience the symbol of freedom and democracy
šŸ–¼ļø View the torch in a modern museum setting

Why Avoid

šŸš« Torch itself is closed to public access

Tips

šŸŽŸļø Museum access is free with a ferry ticket to Liberty and Ellis Islands.
šŸ’” Audio tours available in 12 languages on Liberty Island.

Cost

šŸ’° Free with ferry ticket to Liberty and Ellis Islands.

šŸ“ Location

Liberty Island, New York Harbor.

ā™æ Wheelchair accessible

Museum and grounds are fully accessible.

Last updated 28 days ago

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