The Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed generations of immigrants to US shores, is getting a new museum at a time when immigration is an explosive topic. The $100 million Statue of Liberty Museum, which is located near the base of `Lady Liberty` in New York harbor, opened on Thursday. 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,` said project designer Cameron Ringness. `You get to climb up and you have these amazing views and a new perspective of the statue and the harbor,` Ringness said. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States, greeting some 4.5 million people a year from around the world.
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