Governors Island / Manhattan / free

Governors Island Arts

Governors Island Arts is free to enter during regular hours. Island access and art installations free. Free Manhattan ferry Sat-Sun before 11am. Island open daily year-round.

Admission at a glance

Governors Island Arts admission summary
Admissionfree
When the offer appliesSaturday, Sunday
HoursOpen daily year-round; summer season (late May-early Sep) 7am-10pm Sun-Thu, 7am-11pm Fri-Sat
Tickets and restrictionsManhattan ferry otherwise $5 round trip; free Sat-Sun before 11am only. Brooklyn ferry seasonal on weekends. South Island park closes at dusk.
AddressGovernors Island, New York, NY 10004
Official sitewww.govisland.com

Official admission source · Policy checked 2026-08-09

Next dates this offer applies

Calculated from the policy as of 2026-09-23, not confirmed ticket availability. Holidays and special closures can override regular hours.

Make a visit of it

Multiple art organizations have permanent spaces on the island -- LMCC Arts Center, Nolan Park houses, and rotating installations across the grounds. The Hills have the best Manhattan skyline views you'll ever see. Bring a bike (or rent one on the island).

After: Island Oyster (seafood/bar, $10-22). On Governors Island itself. Oysters, beer, and harbor views. Open seasonally alongside the island.