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Governors Island National Monument
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

The 2011 public access season on Governors Island has now concluded. Governors Island has now closed for the winter to public access. We will re-open to the general public in late May or early June of 2012. Check back here for an exact date when it becomes available. Guided access to the Island may be available in the month of November. See below for more information. For general information, please call us at 212-825-3045 Monday - Friday.

A Special November Program - Airplanes and Archives

Join us for a 90 minute walking tour/museum activity that explores the history of aviation on Governors Island that allows you the rare chance to interact with a sampe from the Governors Island archives. You'll learn about the contributions of famous flyers such as Wilbur Wright and Ruth Law through newspaper clippings and photographs from the early 20th century. You'll also learn how to handle archival materials and even what to do to keep your own archive!

When: November 4, 11, 18

Time: 10 AM

Cost: Free

Reservations: Required please call us at 212-825-3045 Monday - Friday to make your reservation. Limited to 10 people.

Other opportunities may also be available. Please inquire when you call. 

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Programming from the 2011 Season:

The National Monument provides free guided programs Wednesday - Sunday during the open season.

Access to the island on Thursdays is through a guided, interactive living history experience appropriate for adults, families and school/day camp groups. Programs are provided at 10 AM or 1 PM. Groups of 10 or more need a reservation. Call the park at 212-825-3045 Wednesday - Sunday for more information.

We also give formal and informal programs throughout the day Friday - Sunday from 10:00 - 4:30PM. Reservations are not required.

Click on the links to the right for specifics regarding our menu of programs.

Click here for information on our special events.

 

 
Sandstone gatehouse stands in front of the entrance to Fort Jay.
Thursday Exclusive Access Schedule
Exclusive Mid-Week Access to Governors Island by special guided tours at 10AM and 1PM
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Rangers give living history demonstration
Friday Schedule of Programs
Rangers and Volunteers provide programs for children and adults throughout the day.
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Rangers and Volunteers provide programs to children and adults throughout the day.
Saturday-Sunday Schedule of Programs
Park Rangers and Volunteers provide programs to children and adults throughout the day.
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Did You Know?
Fort Jay was named after John Jay, who served as the second governor of New York, an office he held during construction of the fort. Considered among the Founding Fathers of the United States, Jay also served as the first Secretary of Foreign Affairs and as the first Chief Justice of Supreme Court.
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Last Updated: November 01, 2011 at 14:35 MST