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  "Liberty Enlightening the World," better known as the Statue of Liberty, is a huge sculpture that depicts a woman who has escaped the chains of tyranny, holding a torch high in the symbol of freedom. This statue is located on Liberty Island in New York and was a gift from France in honor of the alliance between the nations during the American Revolution. The artist was sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, who completed this national monument in July of 1884. Lady Liberty has stood the test of time as an iconic symbol of the United States and is still open to the public with many activities for visitors young and old to enjoy.
  
  

Park Ranger Tours

• Park Rangers conduct free 45-minute tours of Liberty Island each day. These tours give visitors a unique inside look at the creation and restoration of the statue as well as the history of the island and New York harbor. Rangers also provide answers to questions from visitors.
  
  

Pedestal Observatory

• At the pedestal, visitors can experience the Statue of Liberty Exhibit, walk through the star-shaped Fort Wood, and travel to the 10th floor observation pedestal. At the observatory, visitors get a view of the entire harbor as well as a close-up inspection of the statue.
  
  

Audio Tours

• Audio tours are available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, and Japanese. These tours provide visitors an audio experience to carry with them as they travel Liberty Island. These also have an inside tour component for those who are visiting the internal lobby. Special children's audio tours are available for ages 6 to 10.
  
  

Statue of Liberty Exhibit

• This exhibit, located on the second floor in the pedestal, opened in 1986. It details the statue's history and symbolism through pictures, videos, museum objects and spoken history. The exhibit also offers visitors the chance to see a full scale replica of Lady Liberty's foot and face.
  
  

Torch Exhibit

• The Torch Exhibit allows visitors to view the statue's original torch, created in 1886. It also details the history of the torch's development and alterations.
  
  

The "New Colossus" Exhibit

• The "New Colossus" is a famous sonnet that symbolizes America's welcome to immigrants from across the world. It was written and donated in 1883 by Emma Lazarus to help raise funds for the pedestal's construction and was read at the statue's public opening. The poem is engraved on a bronze plaque that is on display in the Statue of Liberty exhibit.