Yes the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island is open and the Statue of Liberty is open today. ~quote from the National Park Service website. "Starting March 27 - April 11 the first boat will be at 08:30.
The last boat off of Liberty Island is at 5:00, from Ellis Island at 5:15. If you wish to visit both islands, we strongly suggest arriving on a ferry leaving mainland by 1PM. " "Liberty and Ellis Islands are open daily except December 25th." ~endquote.
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