Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Trump Administration: Statue of Liberty to Remain Open During Shutdown
The government shutdown is still happening, but the Statue of Liberty will stay open.
Governor Hochul of New York said the state won't pay to keep it open this time.
But, the Trump administration said the Statue of Liberty is open for Americans to enjoy.
The National Park Service is keeping most other parks open too.
In a past shutdown, it cost $1.5 million to keep the Statue open.
The Trump administration stated Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty will remain open.
New York Governor Hochul indicated the state would not pay to keep the Statue open.
Former Governor Cuomo stated that the federal government’s dysfunction shouldn’t impact the Statue of Liberty.
In a prior shutdown, it cost $1.5 million to keep the Statue of Liberty open.
Other national parks are expected to remain mostly open.
- Who
- The Trump administration and New York Governor Kathy Hochul
- What
- Disagreement over the closure of the Statue of Liberty during the government shutdown
- When
- As the U.S. government shutdown entered its third day
- Where
- New York, specifically the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- Why
- Due to the U.S. government shutdown
- Shutdown Impact
- Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain open
- New York Governor's Stance
- Would not pay to keep the Statue open
- Previous Cost to Keep Open (2018)
- $1.5 million over 23 days
- National Park Service Plan
- Parks to remain mostly open
