Saturday and Sunday Programming Schedule

Saturday/Sunday Ferry Schedule
Departs Lower Manhattan at: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM	Departs Governors Island at: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Bridge Park Ferry Schedule
Departs Pier 6 (end of Atlantic Avenue): Runs continuously from 11:00 AM until 5:20 PM	Departs Governors Island at: Runs continuously from 11:10 AM until 7:00 PM

 

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Orientation to the History of Governors Island

Date: Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holiday Monday
Time: 11:25, 1:25 and 3:25 (May 27 - September 25)
Location: Meet at the top of the hill at Soissons Dock on Governors Island.

Details:

Join a National Park Ranger for this 45-60 minute walking experience to discover how the role of Governors Island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation.

NEW - Biking Through History: The Governors Island Bike Tour

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 12:30
Location: Meet at the gazebo in the parking lot across from Castle Williams.

Details:

Governors Island has witnessed events that changed a city, nation, and world. Grab your bicycle and discover where those events happened and learn about the people who experience them!

A limited number of free bikes are available for public use. A ticket reserving one of these bikes may be picked up in the on-Island bookstore from 10am - 12pm. Please bring your ticket to the gazebo at 12:15 so a Ranger can assist you in arranging for a bicycle for the tour (all bicycles must be returned at the end of the tour).

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Fort Jay Porch Talks

Date: Every Saturday and Sunday
Time: 12 PM and 2 PM
Location: Meet on the porches in Fort Jay.

Details:

Join a National Park Ranger for an informal conversation about some of the Island's most fascinating historical moments. Topics discussed range from the Island's role in the Civil War to our ongoing conservation efforts.

Harbor Discovery Area

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 2:30 - 3:30
Location: Meet at the Harbor Map Discovery Area, behind South Battery

Details:

Stop by during this time for informal hands-on activities with a National Park Ranger and discover the natural and cultural resources that helped New York City become the metropolis it is today.

Kids can earn an official Governors Island Junior Ranger Badge for participating.

Additional guided experiences may also be available. Please check with a Park Ranger on the day of your visit.