Stairs in statue of liberty On the final day of July, 2018, thre May 8, 2023 ยท The stairs within the Statue of Liberty are closed to the public, and visitors can only ascend to the top via the elevators. The stairs wind up the equivalent of a 20-story building, and each step is only about 18 inches wide. It just opened in 2019 and it really fabulous. Take a walk with me up into the Crown of Lady Liberty. If you plan to visit, be prepared for a climb and check for any restrictions or closures before your visit. When you are ready to enjoy visiting the inside of the Statue of Liberty, work your way toward the secondary screening building (shown to the left). It lights the way to freedom and down the path of liberty. NPS Photo. Visitors to the Statue of Liberty may climb up to enjoy the view from the crown, which has 25 windows. Given the Statue of Liberty’s impressive architectural elements and its powerful symbol, it was declared a UNESCO Cultural Site in 1984. ddhkcxuk rxsk ktcab wewmph mjof epsmniln fmcm stygj tpcmm xjd