Statue of Liberty Live Webcam

About this webcam

This live cam looks across New York Harbor from Brooklyn to the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. The statue was a gift from the people of France, designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with an iron framework inside by Gustave Eiffel. It was dedicated on October 28, 1886, and became a symbol of welcome for millions of immigrants arriving by ship.

From the ground to the tip of the torch, the statue is about 93 meters (305 feet) tall. Its green color comes from the copper skin, which has oxidized over more than a century. On the cam you'll also see the ferries that bring visitors to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, along with tugboats and other harbor traffic.

Best time to watch: Early morning and late afternoon bring the warmest light on the statue. The view is especially striking at sunset and after dark, when the torch and the statue are lit up against the harbor.