While the Statue of Liberty remains New York's most iconic monument, the museum housed in its base had long proved inadequate for the thousands who visit each day. The new Statue of Liberty Museum, envisioned as an extension of the island's landscape in Liberty Park, is accessible to millions of new visitors without restrictive security clearances.
The museum's angular forms and spaces are shaped by expansive views and the irregularity of the water's edge. The highly sustainable building is designed for long-term resiliency against future sea level rise, extreme storm surges, and high winds. Our design enhances the site with multiple planted areas, an extensive green roof, and bird-friendly glass. Materials native to the Island and used in the original construction of the Statue of Liberty and Fort Wood, including granite, bronze, and a variety of native vegetation, enrich the interior and exterior spaces.
The biggest addition to Liberty Island since the Statue itself, the museum conveys the history and inspiring message of Lady Liberty to a new generation of visitors.
