Ellis Island better known as the "island of hope" and "immigration center" first opened on January 1, 1892 . Ellis Island has processed over 15 million immigrants within 60 years. In 1954, Ellis Island closed and was converted into a museum. The immigration center is located at the beginning of the Hudson River between New York and off the coast of New Jersey shadowing the Statue of Liberty.

Ellis Island became a significant part of many generations as they learn about their family's history through documents and visiting the museum. The museum gives individuals and families the ability to experience what life was like for immigrants coming to America. The Ellis Island Museum has three exciting floors that exhibit different stages during the immigrants process. The second floor holds the registry room, which is a grand space that during the time of immigrants was very chaotic and nerve-racking. this room still remains the most visited amongst the public. People take interest in seeing a space where nearly 5 thousand immigrants were beginning their journey to a better life.

The third floor exhibits the dormitory lifestyle immigrants experienced before being processed. The dormitories were converted into waiting during the day time and during the evening it was turned into beds. each room held 3 hundred people and slept in triple tier bunk beds.

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