Statue of Liberty closed

Did you guys know the Statue of Liberty is closed?

http://gothamist.com/2010/08/10/statue_of_liberty_will_close_for_12.php#photo-1

Much as it would be fascinating to see the inside of this very very old piece of engineering, my fear of heights is such that I think I couldn't make it up there without puking - reportedly it sways in the wind!