Governors Island was one of the longest continually operated military bases in the country, operated for two centuries, by the U.S. Army and later the U.S. Coast Guard until its closure in 1996.
Governors Island National Monument is open this winter, Wed thru Sun and holiday Mondays. Winter operations are, Castle Williams guided tours and Fort Jay courtyard closed until April. Check the Guided Tours page on this site for details.
The rest of the island is open 7 days a week, check Govisland.com for activities around the rest of the island.
If you have any questions please send us a note via our contact link on this web page. If you are on the island Wednesday thru Sunday and need a passport stamp, brochure, or junior ranger book, call us at 646-771-9728. If staff is available, we will do our best to get you what you need.
America's National Parks Gift Shop and Bookstore
Check with the Ranger on your visit, about access to the America's National Parks store