• 1 membership card
• Free ferry rides
• Discounted bike rentals from Blazing Saddles
• Admission to free members-only events like summer happy hours and special tours
• Special discounts from select Island vendors, like Taco Vista, Joe Coffee, Island Oyster, QC NY Spa and more
• Subscription to Island Insider Newsletter
• 15% discount at the Welcome Center stores

*Students, Seniors, current and former military members eligible for 20% discount on Friend-level memberships purchased on-Island at our Welcome Center, with valid ID or email membership@friendsgi.org.

*IDNYC card holders are eligible for a complimentary Friend-level membership. Email membership@friendsgi.org to redeem.

All Friend Membership benefits, plus:

• Free ferry rides for you and your family, plus two guests
• Admission to members-only events for you and your family, plus two guests

All Supporter Membership benefits, plus:

• Governors Island tote bag (new members only)

As part of the Leaders Circle, Partners enjoy exclusive access to the Island and Island leadership with invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and unique events.

The Partner level includes all Steward Membership benefits, plus those exclusive to Leaders Circle:

• Free ferry rides for you and your family, plus four guests
• Invitations to Leaders Circle events like behind-the-scenes tours with Island leadership
• Name listing on website
• Two complimentary ticket to our Sip of Summer cocktail party in August

As part of the Leaders Circle, Navigators enjoy exclusive access to the Island and Island leadership with invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and unique events.

The Navigator level includes all Partner Membership benefits, plus:

• Two complimentary tickets to our annual Sunset Soiree cocktail party in June
• Reserved area (with your own Governors Island picnic blanket) at our Film Nights
• Friend-level membership to the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council

As part of the Leaders Circle, Discoverers enjoy exclusive access to the Island and Island leadership with invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and unique events.

The Discoverer level includes all Navigator benefits, plus:

• Private golf cart tour with Friends Executive Director, Merritt Birnbaum
• Complimentary Supporter ($100) membership for a friend
• Special Friend-level membership to the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
  

As part of the Leaders Circle, Pioneers enjoy exclusive access to the Island and Island leadership with invitations to behind-the-scenes tours and unique events.

The Pioneer level includes all Discoverer benefits, plus:

• Private party for you and five friends at Taco Vista
• Private building tour with Trust for Governors Island leadership