The Arts Center at Governors Island
Worth a stop·Governors Island
What it is
Rotating contemporary art exhibitions in the former officers’ housing on Governors Island.
Pair it with
Worth a detour or better, within a 15-minute walk. Numbers match the map.
- 1Park Avenue Armory0.7 mi · $30
Beautiful building with a lot of history.
- 2Gracie Mansion0.7 mi · $10
Mayor’s residence. Same era as Bartow-Pell but well kept.
- 3Roosevelt Island Lighthouse0.7 mi · Free
- 4Society of Illustrators/MoCCA0.8 mi · $15
Huge collection of interesting drawings.
Also on the block, if you have time
Barber Shop Museum (0.3 mi, free), New York School of Interior Design Gallery (0.5 mi, free).
Skip Czech Center (0.2 mi), even if you’re passing: “Hard to know when it’s even open (Mon–Thu only?).”