Statue of Liberty museum set to open amid immigration debate

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, opens on Thursday.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.