WINTER 24/25 SEASON:

Happy Holidays! MicroFactory Tours resume Jan 4th, 2025!


We are open for public demonstrations and tours on weekends 12pm-3pm (weather permitting)

HexPot Planters and SunSpot Lights now available for purchase in person at our Governors Island MicroFactory and Online store.


Future Relocation of the MicroFactory

Currently situated by the Lavender Field, our Circular Economy Manufacturing MicroFactory will be moving to a new location this fall. Please refer to the map below for our upcoming address. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to continue our circular manufacturing initiatives in our new space!

 

CURRENT MICROFACTORY LOCATION

Governors Island has two ferry terminals; one coming from Manhattan and the other from Brooklyn. Check out the map (left) for directions on how to get from either of the terminals to our site.

Alternatively, you can head to Google Maps and get directions from wherever you are.

 

ABOUT THE FERRIES

Governors Island is now open year-round, every day from 7am to 6pm, with daily ferries from Manhattan and Brooklyn. As a sustainability hub in New York City, it's home to the innovative Climate Research Center and regularly hosts exhibitions focused on sustainability.

Come visit Governors Island and immerse yourself in a community committed to environmental stewardship and creativity.

SCHEDULING GROUP TOURS

Join us for large group and private tours. Experience firsthand the transformation of recycled HDPE plastic bottles into innovative new products. Our MicroFactory harnesses solar energy, processes single-use plastics through shredding, and molds them into high-quality, well-designed items. Witness the Circular Economy Manufacturing in action at Governors Island!

Contact us today to schedule your tour.

 

MORE THINGS TO DO ON GOVERNORS ISLAND

Governors Island is a wonderful place to spend the day, filled with activities for all ages.

  1. The Hills
    Walk or bike up the hills and enjoy a stunning view of downtown Manhattan. Children can also enjoy a slide that runs all the way back down.

  2. The Junk Yard
    Let your children explore in a “no grown-ups allowed” playground.

  3. The Lavender Field
    Walk and smell your way through the only lavender field in the city.

  4. Enjoy the eateries
    Eat at one of the outdoor restaurants or pop by the food trucks and sit at a picnic table.

  5. Visit the Urban Farm

    Dis­cov­er a world of bees, com­post, and organ­ic gar­den­ing right in New York City! 

6. Have a picnic
Lay out your blanket and sit on the field of grass or by the river. Reserve a grill and invite your friends for a barbecue.

7. Rent a bike
The best way to explore every inch of the Island.

8. Guided walking tours
Learn about Governors Island’s and NYC’s wonderfully rich history.

9. Hammock Grove
Take a moment of respite and chill out in a hammock while you read a book or listen to music.

10. Visit the art installations
The Island always has a wonderful collection, both in galleries and as outdoor sculptures. See what’s currently on view by hitting the button below.