Visitors Experience Liberty Firsthand through This Immersive Exhibition
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free...”
Even if you’re not one of the Statue of Liberty’s 3.4 million annual visitors, chances are you’re familiar with the sentiment behind Emma Lazarus poem, “The New Colossus,” that appears at its base.
To bring the story of the struggle of liberty to life—as exemplified in Lazarus’ poem—and honor the world’s most prominent symbol of freedom, the Statue of Liberty Museum employs dynamic storytelling through three distinct interactive experiences that reflect on the past and showcase the evolving nature of liberty.
The cinematic journey begins in the immersive theater, where curved screens feature drone footage, archival imagery and motion graphics that educate visitors about the people and stories shaped by the statue.
The engagement gallery hosts artifacts and media illuminating Liberty’s construction and its global impact. The experience culminates in the Inspiration Gallery, where visitors can contribute to the “Becoming Liberty” digital mural and view the statue’s original torch, set against dramatic views of Lady Liberty and the New York skyline.
“I am proud of all of the folks at ESI Design who took up the difficult task of writing and communicating our shared story... They have done a very fine job of it. The space is beautiful, thought provoking, and welcoming to all of our fellow citizens—of our country and of our world.
Visitors can actively participate in the “Becoming Liberty” digital mural, a crowdsourced mosaic of visual memories (spanning 450 square feet total!).
Multiple photo cameras automatically adjust to different guests’ heights, while data visualizations showcase the most popular images and the countries visitors hail from.
