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Lawns and winding paths on Governors Island seen from a hill, with the Lower Manhattan skyline across the water.
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Michael Vadon · CC BY 2.0 · Source

Governors Island

Governors Island is a 70-hectare island in New York Harbor, a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. A US Army post from 1783 to 1966 and later a Coast Guard base, it opened to the public in 2005 and now has lawns, man-made hills with harbour views, historic officers' houses and the forts Fort Jay and Castle Williams.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 07:00–18:00

Hours checked October 13, 2026 · source govisland.com

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon07:00–18:00
Tue07:00–18:00
Wed07:00–18:00
Thu07:00–18:00
Fri07:00–18:00
Sat07:00–18:00
Sun07:00–18:00

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Governors Island?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–18:00.

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