Explore Ellis Island Abandoned Hospital Hard Hat Tour
Go behind the scenes on a hard hat tour of Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital
Duration
3.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 10 people
Includes
Ferry, hard hat tour, museum
Highlights
Explore the abandoned Ellis Island Hospital complex on an exclusive hard hat tour led by a Save Ellis Island docent. Step inside buildings that are usually off-limits and learn how this former contagious disease hospital was later used by the US Coast Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
- Take an exclusive hard hat tour through the abandoned hospital complex
- Explore laundry buildings, contagious disease wards, autopsy rooms, and more
- Discover the site’s history, abandoned since 1954
- View parts of JR’s “Unframed” exhibition inside the hospital buildings
- Visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Ride the ferry past the Statue of Liberty en route to Ellis Island
What's Included
- Round-trip ferry tickets to and from Ellis Island
- Hard hat guided tour inside Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital
- Hard hat
- Access to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Things to know
Guests must be age 10+ and sign a waiver on arrival. Closed-toe, closed-heeled shoes are required, and the tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers. Tips are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund for cancellations made more than 7 days before the tour. No refunds for late arrivals, no-shows, or cancellations within 7 days of the tour start time.
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FAQs
Wear a mask for the duration of the tour. Closed-toe, closed-heeled shoes are mandatory.
No. The tour is not accessible for people using wheelchairs or powered scooters, and scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers are not allowed.
Kids must be age 10+ to join. No children under 10 years old are allowed.
Meeting details
Information desk located on the ground floor of the Ellis Island Museum
Related locations
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Admission includedStep onto the grounds of Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration and you step into one of the most consequential chapters in American history. The restored Main Building rises above New York Harbor, its red-brick facade and copper-trimmed towers reflecting the ambitions of the era that built it. Inside, the soaring Registry Room still carries the weight of the more than twelve million people who passed through it. Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration holds their stories in photographs, passenger manifests, and personal belongings that make the past feel immediate and human.
