You can call www.statuecruises.com to reserve admission to get into the pedestal and for $3 more get into the crown. Sometimes there are cancellations. Only the first 100 tickets at battery park can get pedistal access to see the museum. No tickets are sold on the island. If you get the $12 pass on the same day, you will only be able to get a tour from a tour guide around the island. Tours are onthe hour. -according to the tour guide