Ellis Island Immigration Museum

The site functioned as America's busiest immigration station for over 62 years, processing more than 12 million newcomers seeking a new life in the United States. It features preserved buildings, including the main immigration building, and exhibits that showcase the immigrant experience and the history of U.S. immigration. The museum also displays notable artifacts such as the original torch of the Statue of Liberty and serves as a significant cultural and historical landmark reflecting American immigration heritage.