Event Details
Join us for an immersive 1-hour-and-15-minute walking tour and discover how Billion Oyster Project is working to restore a billion oysters to New York Harbor with the help of a million people. Explore our operations on Governors Island and learn about oyster restoration, its history in New York City, its environmental benefits, and more.
What to expect
- Dive into the intricacies of oyster restoration at Billion Oyster Project.
- Meet local oysters up close at our touch tank.
- Get a curated walkthrough of our exhibit house and the shell pile.
Things to keep in mind
- The total distance covered is just under 2 miles.
- Tours run on Saturdays from late May through mid-November. Sign-ups open on the 15th of each month.
- This tour is for individuals and small groups such as friends and family. Larger groups — a class, community group or organization — are welcome too: email publicoutreach@billionoysterproject.org to schedule a group tour.
What's included
A guided educational walking tour of our project and work on Governors Island.
What's not included: your ferry ticket. You'll need a ticket for the Governors Island ferry, available online or at the ferry terminal kiosk: https://www.govisland.com/plan-your-visit/ferry
Your Experience
Tour details are emailed at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour. Tours begin at 2:00 PM at our Exhibit House in Nolan Park, Building 16, and finish around 3:15 PM. We recommend the 1:30 PM ferry or earlier from the Battery Maritime Building, 10 South Street, Slip 7 — the ferry runs on a strict schedule, so arrive 10–15 minutes early to board.
