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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.
The FRONT GATE of Fort Jay is temporarily closed to all. The fort is currently open to visitation Wednesday thru Sunday 10am to 4pm. Access to the fort will be via the western or rear sallyport.
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A self-guided walking tours of one of the oldest Forts on Governors Island, open Mid-April until November, Fort Jay is closed in winter
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A Silent Sentinel in New York Harbor From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army on Governors Island was part of the social, political, and economic tapestry of New York City…
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Closed · Fort Jay Winter
Fort Jay will be closed for the winter. It will re-open in April
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
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| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Fort Jay court yard displays, magazine, and ravelin, are open in Summer, Wednesday through Sunday 10am until 4pm
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Castle Williams will be closed this winter and will re-open in the spring
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Castle Williams is open in Summer, Wednesday through Sunday 10am until 4pm.
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Thursday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Friday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
| Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
No entrance fees listed.
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During the summer public access season from May to September, the weather is typical of the mid-Atlantic region. Thunderstorms can come quickly with short downpours. There may be extended periods of heat or humidity that might last a week or more. The island is generally a few degrees cooler than the city due to the fairly constant breeze.
Governors 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 Maritime Building at 10 South Street, at South and Whitehall Streets (next to the Staten Island ferry terminal). Check www.govisland.com for ferry schedules.
Mailing address: 10 South Street, New York, NY 10004-1921
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