The torch has been closed to the public since the Black Tom explosion incident on July 30, 1916. Black Tom was munitions depot near Liberty Island.
Every since 9-11-2001, the statue of liberty's access to the crown has been closed to the public. It will remain closed due to the threat of terrorist attacks.
Access to the torch of the Statue of Liberty was closed to the public in 1916 following damage from a terrorist explosion during World War I. The statue itself remained open for visitors, but the torch has since been permanently closed for safety and preservation reasons.
Yes, in fact you can. But not all the way to the top, only to her feet and look into her skirts. It takes a long time though, to actually get there. Yet, it's really interesting, especially the view of NY city and of Statue of Liberty's history!!! Liberty Island was closed on 11 September 2001, it reopened in December 2001, the monument itself reopened on 3 August 2004, and the statue itself has remained closed. On 9 August 2006 National Park Service Director Frank Mainella stated that the crown and interior of the statue would remain closed indefinately. Visitors must obtain a "Monument Visitor's Pass" at least two days in advance. On July 4th 2009, 10 visitors at a time will be allowed access to Liberty's crown for a spectacular view. YES<3:)
No, it has been blocked from public access for many decades.
France gave us the Statue of Liberty to celebrate our Independence. The base was built when the President frustrated with lacking private donations asked the public to send in their pennies and the response was overwhelmimg.
To travel from JFK to the Statue of Liberty, you can take a combination of public transportation options. First, you can take the AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station. From there, you can take the subway to Battery Park, where you can catch a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
in 1876 for the Centenial year, it was a gift from France
To travel from JFK Airport to the Statue of Liberty, you can take a combination of public transportation options. First, take the AirTrain from JFK Airport to Jamaica Station, then transfer to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station. From there, you can take the subway to Battery Park, where you can catch a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.
It was presented to the United States by France in 1886 (so the French government paid for it)
There are 3 observation areas located on the Statue of Liberty. One area is near the top of the pedestal, one is in the crown atop the head, and one very small area is in the rim of the torch. (The latter is not open to the public.)
I would like to know, too. Is it open to public and what is the opening hour?
I asking the question to the public to write a persuasive essay on why new York is a better place to visit for a vacation!