The Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed generations of immigrants to the shores of the United States, is getting a new museum at a time when immigration is an explosive topic. The $100 millionStatueofLibertyMuseum, which is located near the base of "LadyLiberty" in New York harbor, opens on Thursday, May 16. Construction of the 26,000-square-foot (2,400-square-meter) glass-walled structure fringed with copper began in October 2016. From the rooftop of the new building, visitors have a sweeping view of the harbor, like "on the prow of a ship," project designer Cameron Ringness said. "You get to climb up and you have these amazing views and a new perspective of the statue an...
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