Express Hard Hat Tour
SHORT ON TIME, BUT STILL WANT TO TAKE THE HARD HAT TOUR? OUR NEW EXPRESS TOUR UNLOCKS ELLIS ISLAND’S ABANDONED SOUTH SIDE IN JUST ONE HOUR. Available on Select Dates:OCTOBER 31, 2025NOVEMBER 14, 2025NOVEMBER 21, 2025NOVEMBER 28, 2025Tour Schedule (3 tours per day):11 pm to 12 pm1 pm to 2 pm3 pm to 4 pm Our new Express Tour is now available for select dates this Holiday Season. Designed for visitors with limited time, this 60-minute experience offers a guided look inside Ellis Island’s abandoned hospital complex, focusing on key highlights and giving you an exclusive glimpse into spaces once used to care for immigrants. Looking for the full story and a deeper dive? Consider our 90-minute Hard Hat Tour for a more immersive experience. The tour meets at the information desk located on the ground floor of the Ellis Island Museum adjacent to the National Park Service information desk. When you get to the meeting location, please check in with your e-ticket. Your ticket purchase directly