Governors Island is reopening May 1
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.
Celebrate spring on Governors Island!
Governors Island opens May 1. Join us as we welcome in a new season of one of the city's most beloved parks with car-free cycling, art and culture from all corners of the city, hammocks and spring blooms - all with those unforgettable views of the Harbor. Ferries will be free for all visitors during opening week, May 1-6! Plan your visit now.
What’s Happening
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Our 2018 Program Calendar is Now Live!
April 5, 2018
A robust calendar of free programs exploring art, culture and the environment from organizations across New York will celebrate the diversity of the city
New Yorkers are invited back to enjoy the Island’s acres of expansive, open park space, car-free cycling, play areas, hammocks and spring blooms all with unforgettable views of the Harbor
Governors Island opens on Tuesday, May 1 and will be open every day through October 31
Ferries will be free for all visitors opening week, May 1-6
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In Partnership with NYC Media Lab, Havas Funds and Supports New York City Graduate Students’ Emerging Technology Prototypes On Governors Island
March 23, 2018
Graduate students from design and engineering disciplines will demonstrate interactive prototypes in a special event on Governors Island on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Havas New York with NYC Media Lab is producing the Havas Fellowship: Prototyping the Augmented Island in collaboration with The Trust for Governors Island. The preliminary 12-week program has already granted five teams of local graduate students $5,000 and the opportunity to apply their skills in emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality) to tell the story...
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Enjoy the best of Governors Island!
Join or renew your membership to get a full year of benefits, including free ferry access, special discounts and invitations to members-only events, like Member Preview Day on Sunday, April 29. Join or renew today to receive your exclusive invitation to this sneak peek of the Island.