Governors Island

THE EASIEST WAY TO GET AWAY

Created by and for New Yorkers, Governors Island is New York City’s shared space for art and play. Come visit your local island oasis this summer.

Photo by Iwan Baan

What’s Happening

ART COMMISSIONSGI 

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VISITORS

through September 27

SOISSONS LANDING

SOUTH BATTERY

GOVERNORS ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT 

LIGGETT TERRACE

HAMMOCK GROVE

KIDS, PLAY 

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PAVILIONS 

through September 20

PARADE GROUND

VISUAL ARTS 

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SKY CANNON

through September 22

GOVERNORS ISLAND NATIONAL MONUMENT 

KIDS, VISUAL ARTS 

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BROOKLYN ARTERY WORKSHOP: JEWELRY MAKING

Jul 25

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

NOLAN PARK

VISUAL ARTS 

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INSIDER ART: WORKS FROM US PRISONS

through September 27

NOLAN PARK

KIDS, EDUCATION, SIGHTSEEING 

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BEHIND THE SCENES HARD HAT HILLS TOUR 

Jul 30

4:15 PM – 6:00 PM

LIGGETT TERRACE

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LATEST NEWS

LATEST TWEETS

Governors Island: Inspiring Transformation in Multiple Way

JULY 23, 2015

Two great articles caught our attention this week, each highlighting an example of how Governors Island has become a model for cities around the world, especially for being radically welcoming to arts and culture and for resiliency planning.

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Learn About Castle Williams in Chinese or Spanish This Weekend! 

JULY 14, 2015

您会说中文吗？您想了解更多关于总督岛国家纪念古迹威廉姆斯城堡（Castle Williams）的历史吗？那么请在2015年7月18日星期六下午1点到3点间来威廉姆斯城堡（Castle Williams）吧，到时我们的国家公园管理员Zirui会与您谈论关于它的历史. ¿Habla Español? ¿Te gustaría obtener más información sobre el histórico castillo Williams en el monumento nacional de la Isla de Gobernadores? Vengan y hablen con Guarda parqué Rocío, el domingo, 19 de Julio 2015 de 11am-1pm en el patio del Castillo Williams! This weekend, the National Park Service is offering an opportunity to learn more about Castle Williams in Spanish or Chinese. On Saturday, Ranger Zirui will be stationed in the Castle Williams courtyard and will be willing to give some informal interpretation on Castle Williams. On Sunday, Ranger Rocio

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