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.
Request for Proposals: Year-Round Arts, Educational & Cultural Tenants in Nolan Park
We’ve issued an RFP for year-round, multi-year tenancies in two historic Nolan Park buildings targeting arts, culture and education uses. These buildings offer opportunities for a wide variety of uses including artist and educator residencies, galleries for installations and exhibitions, performance venues, studio space, office suites, research facilities and more. Submit a proposal and join the dynamic, growing community of year-round organizations on Governors Island! Learn more here.
Please note: in-person info sessions and site visits for this RFP have been moved to digital webinars. Click through for more info.
Latest Blog Posts
Springtime blooms emerge across Governors Island
April 1, 2020
Governors Island is closed, but seasonal changes continue to sweep across the landscape. From the Historic District to Picnic Point, beautiful spring blooms are appearing everywhere! Above, a Prunus ‘Snow Goose’ flowering cherry’s brilliant white blossoms light up Liggett Terrace.
Pink magnolias contrast with the blue sky near Castle Williams.
Star magnolias emerge in dazzling numbers on Colonels Row.
This summersweet, whose flowers form in long clusters called bottlebrushes, aids drainage as part of a bioswale in the Urban...
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COVID-19 Response
March 24, 2020
The Trust for Governors Island is working closely with the City of New York to monitor this quickly evolving public health concern. The health and safety of the Island’s staff, visitors and tenants is our top priority.
Please check back for further announcements related to our planned May 1 opening. While Governors Island is currently closed to the public, The Trust will be monitoring the situation and is assessing impacts to the Island’s upcoming public season, as well as...