• 1 membership card
• Season-long free ferry rides
• Discounted bike rentals from Blazing Saddles
• Admission to free members-only events like our summer happy hours and special tours
• Special discounts from select Island vendors, like Threes Brewing, Taco Vista 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:

• Season-long free ferry rides for you and your family, plus two guests
• Admission to free 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:

• Season-long 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 and annual report
• Two complimentary ticket to our annual Sunset Soirée cocktail party
• Governors Island water bottle

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:

• Reserved area (with your own Governors Island picnic blanket) at our Film Nights 
• Private golf cart tour with Friends Executive Director, Merritt Birnbaum, and catered picnic
• 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 building tour with Trust for Governors Island leadership
• Complimentary Supporter ($100) membership for a friend
• Private party for you and five friends at Taco Vista
• Special Friend-level membership to the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council