Plan Your Visit
Where To Find Us
We are based at the Block House on Governors Island in New York Harbor.
Institute for Public Architecture
9 Barry Road
Governors Island
New York, NY
The IPA operates the only public library on Governors Island, containing publications and periodicals on art, architecture, urban planning and more.
Current Hours:
The Block House is closed for the season. Visit us again in Spring 2025!
Island Map
Accessibility
Unfortunately, our facility is not accessible for visitors using a wheelchair. There are ten steps required to enter the main floor of the building.
A bathroom is available for use by the public during our opening hours.
A bathroom is available for use by the public during our opening hours.
Class & Group Visits
We’d love to host your class or group for a private visit.
Email info@the-ipa.org to request a visit and learn more.
Email info@the-ipa.org to request a visit and learn more.
Getting to Governors Island
Governors Island is a car-free urban park accessible only by ferry. Ferries are available year-round from Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Service from Manhattan operates every half hour from the Battery Maritime Terminal (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) in Lower Manhattan. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and exceptions here.
Battery Maritime Terminal
10 South Street
New York, NY
The terminal is accessible by these public transit methods:
Service from Brooklyn is operated by NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and ticket information here. During Summer months, additional weekend ferries are available from Red Hook and Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please see schedules and ticket information here.
Service from Manhattan operates every half hour from the Battery Maritime Terminal (adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal) in Lower Manhattan. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and exceptions here.
Battery Maritime Terminal
10 South Street
New York, NY
The terminal is accessible by these public transit methods:
- 1 train, South Ferry station
- R train, Whitehall St station
- 4, 5 trains, Bowling Green station
- M15-SBS bus
- Citi Bike dock adjacent to the terminal
Service from Brooklyn is operated by NYC Ferry on the South Brooklyn route. Tickets are required to board. Please see schedules and ticket information here. During Summer months, additional weekend ferries are available from Red Hook and Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Please see schedules and ticket information here.