Northwoods Children's Museum
Ellis Island Adventure


Available to Grade 3-Grade 5 field trips September through April.
Recommended minimum age - 8 years

Participants assume the role of people attempting to immigrate from Europe to the United States at the turn of the century. 

The adventure includes;
- sample passports from several European countries
- spending time on an ocean liner crossing from England to New York
- experiencing physical exams, reading exams, and exchanging money at Ellis Island
- making a liberty crown

Field trip prices for three, four and five star field trips include the adventure.


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The Adventure Begins With The Captain Checking Passports.

Things Can Be Crowded As A Steerage Passenger.

First Class Passengers Enjoy The View And The Food!

Lines, Lines, Lines - All Part Of Being An Immigrant.

Getting Money Changed Is A Big And Important Thing.

More Questions About Passports.

Finally, A New Immigrant Makes A Crown!