to the statue of liberty. over $100 million to complete the three gallery spaces inside that contain 150 arctic 150 artifacts and operate its unique looking structure. the publicly funded product though my project which contains three gallery spaces showcases those glass balls and a copper colored roof, which appear to be rising out of the earth. the museum is the biggest addition to the area around the statue of liberty since she was first unveiled in 1886. inside, the original torch, as he mentioned that lady liberty carried serves as the centerpiece of the museum. which some might remember was replaced in the 80s because it leaked. curators say they hope the artifacts will serve as a reminder of the statues symbolism of liberty and freedo. it sounds for a lot of different things for a lot of different people. that s the beauty of it. the magic of it. the people can put their beliefs behind the statue of liberty.