The Easiest Way To Get Away
Governors Island is a 172 acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and even closer to Brooklyn. It is a world unto itself, unique and full of promise.
What’s Happening
Become a Governors Island Member Today!
Governors Island is like no place in New York City. Our new membership program combines the benefits of belonging to NYC’s great parks and its cultural institutions. As a founding member, you will be contributing to the Island's continuing evolution as a treasured civic resource.
Latest Blog Posts
Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird to be unveiled in historic Fort Jay
August 16, 2017
‘Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird: A Prehistory of Governors Island’ by artist David Brooks to be unveiled in historic Fort Jay
Installation will be open to visitors every day from August 19-October 31
David Brooks’ Rock, Mosquito and Hummingbird digs down to the core of the place we now call Governors Island, exposing the strata of history of this floating rock at the entrance of NY Harbor– layers stretching down to a foundation of Manhattan Schist that predates complex life on earth....
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Put a Visit to Governors Island on Your Summer Bucket List
August 3, 2017
We're in the dog days of summer and there's no better time for an easy Island getaway! Welcome in August with new exhibits, free live music and more this weekend. And be sure to mark your calendars and spend some unforgettable summer nights with us when we keep the Island open until 10PM on Friday, August 11 and Friday, August 18 for GovIsland After Hours!
The HoloCenter, Saturdays & Sundays, 11 AM-5 PM, Colonels Row 403
The HoloCenter opens two new exhibits this weekend: Dream...
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Volunteering on Governors Island
July 28, 2017
As New York City’s most innovative green space with 172 acres to care for and over 600,000 visitors to welcome each season, we rely on the power of volunteers! Our volunteers are essential in helping us meet the rigorous demands of caring for the Island’s new and historic landscapes and creating wonderful experiences for visitors. With options for various interests and ages, the volunteer program on Governors Island offers something for everyone. Our “Island Ambassadors” welcome and inform visitors, “Governors...
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Immerse yourself in poetry, performance and more this weekend!
July 27, 2017
Plan your picture perfect weekend on Governors Island. Hop the ferry to the 7th Annual NYC Poetry Festival, and discover new art exhibits and theater performances in our historic houses. And don't miss the boat on our member drive to keep the Island open late on select Fridays this season so you can keep making those lasting summer memories!
NYC Poetry Festival, Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM-6 PM, Nolan Park
Celebrate the power of words with NYC's dynamic poetry community! Over 250 poets...
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Food Vendor of the Week: Little Eva's
July 26, 2017
Governors Island features a rotating selection of food vendors. With two food courts, located at Liggett Terrace and Kings Avenue, Governors Island showcases various cuisines all offered at reasonable prices. With the recent addition of two new beer gardens on the Island, visitor options for food and beverage continue to expand. Hear the story behind our vendors that hail from neighborhoods across New York City through our newest blog segment: Food Vendor of the Week! Since opening to the public...