What are the hours at Governors Island National Monument?

Mon: Closed; Tue: Closed; Wed: Closed; Thu: Closed; Fri: Closed; Sat: Closed; Sun: Closed (Fort Jay Winter)

Does Governors Island National Monument require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Governors Island National Monument. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Governors Island National Monument open right now?

Q: Is Governors Island National Monument open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Governors Island National Monument is partially closed. Fort Jay front gate only — Temporary Closure.

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Partially closed

Governors Island National Monument is partially closed.

Why this statusFort Jay front gate only — Temporary Closure.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Type: National Monument
State: NY
Nearest town: Governors Island

About Governors Island National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1966 to 1996, continuing its legacy of national service. Today, Governors Island has transformed into a destination for art, culture, and public programs.

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Visitor info

AddressGovernors Island, New York Harbor, New York, NY 10004-1921

Phone(212) 210-6866

Websitewww.nps.gov/gois/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Fort Jay Winter

Getting thereGovernors Island is located in New York Harbor, 1/2 mile from the southern tip of Lower Manhattan and 400 yards west of the end of Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue and Red Hook waterfront. It is accessible only via ferry. Ferry service from Manhattan is the main way to access the island. The ferry departs from Battery…

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How we read this status

We derive Governors Island National Monument's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Fort Jay front gate only — Temporary Closure. Full method: how we check park status.