Hard Hat Tour of the Abandoned Ellis Island Hospital Complex

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The Save Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour is absolutely exceptional. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared powerful personal stories, including his own grandfather's immigration experience. Accessing the usually closed hospital buildings was both haunting and inspiring - you can feel the weight of history in every room. The French artist JR's installation adds another layer of emotional impact, with the slowly decaying photos of historical hospital residents creating a powerful dialogue between past and present. The tour provides profound insights into America's immigration history that you simply can't get anywhere else. This isn't just a tour - it's a transformative experience that will stay with you long after you leave. The guides' passion for preserving these stories and the important work Save Ellis Island is doing makes this feel like much more than typical tourism. Book this tour if you want to truly understand the depth and complexity of the American immigration story. Worth every penny and an absolute must-do when visiting Ellis Island!

Explore the hauntingly beautiful abandoned hospitals of Ellis Island on a 90-minute Hard Hat Tour, offered exclusively by Save Ellis Island. Discover the island’s rich yet overlooked history, as knowledgeable guides lead you through this once state-of-the-art medical facility that treated over a million immigrants. The tour showcases remarkable art installations and the poignant stories of those who sought a better life. This unique opportunity is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in America's immigration legacy. - 90-minute guided tour through the historic Ellis Island Hospital Complex - Access to a site closed to the public for over 60 years - Led by experienced guides with deep knowledge of the island's history - Hard hats provided on-site for your safety

Departure Point

  • We meet at the information desk next to the bookstore to the left when you walk in the main entrance of the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Return Details
  • We meet at the information desk next to the bookstore to the left when you walk in the main entrance of the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest


Stop At: Ellis Island

Step behind the scenes of Ellis Island on the Hard Hat Tour—a unique, 90-minute guided experience through the abandoned hospital complex, not typically open to the public. Led by Save Ellis Island, this tour takes you into 29 unrestored buildings on the island’s south side, including the contagious disease wards, autopsy rooms, laundry facilities, and staff quarters. Walk in the footsteps of doctors, nurses, and immigrants as you explore eerie corridors and operating rooms once used to care for those arriving in search of a better life. Along the way, you'll see "Unframed"—a haunting art installation by French artist JR that features life-sized historic photos set within the decaying spaces. Your participation supports the ongoing preservation of these historic buildings. This tour is ideal for history lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a deeper, more powerful connection to America’s immigrant story.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Guide

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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