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.
Late Fridays on Governors Island
Join us for cocktails and a meal from the Island's outdoor cafes and bars, sunsets, park strolling, outdoor films and more until 11PM, this Friday, September 21, on our last Late Friday of the season! Ferries will run from Lower Manhattan only. Check the schedule here and see you on the boat!
What’s Happening
Latest Blog Posts
Climate Signals, five-borough public art installation on Governors Island
September 4, 2018
Throughout September and October, prominent, unexpected messages about climate change dot the New York City landscape, sparking curiosity and raising awareness. The Climate Museum, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office - Climate Policy and Programs, will present Climate Signals, a multi-site outdoor installation by Justin Brice Guariglia.The exhibition on Governors Island consists of two large (11’ x 7’), solar-powered highway signs with phrases that draw passers-by into the climate conversation.Eight more signs will appear in parks across the city...
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Governors Island Art Fair Returns for 11th Edition With Installations Presented Across Colonels Row
August 31, 2018
On September 1, 4heads will open the Governors Island Art Fair (GIAF), featuring a diverse range of artists from across the U.S. and abroad. Installations, which span the spectrum of artistic genre and media, will be presented across eight of the historic homes on Colonels Row, with each artist installing in an individual room or connective space. Now in its 11th year, GIAF heralds the start of the fall visual arts season in New York, with a spirited atmosphere that...
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