We will be operating on a winter schedule through mid-April. Check this page for updates and details
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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.
As of May 24, 2025, Castle Williams is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 10am to 5 pm. Our castle tours are available on recreation.gov. Fort Jay courtyard will be open on the same days, also from 10am to 5pm. Check the Guided Tours page on this site for details. Also, always check our alerts page for any last minute changes.
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