Billion Oyster Project: Meet the Oysters

Governors Island, Manhattan

Credit: Courtesy of Billion Oyster Project

Billion Oyster Project hosts “Meet the Oysters” on Governors Island, providing a hands-on opportunity for visitors to engage with the harbor’s wildlife in a touch tank. Learn about the importance of oysters here in New York Harbor, the varied biodiversity of our local waters, and Billion Oyster Project’s mission and vision for NYC’s waterfront. Meet at Building 16 in Nolan Park on Governors Island.

Billion Oyster Project hosts “Meet the Oysters” on Governors Island, providing a hands-on opportunity for visitors to engage with the harbor’s wildlife in a touch tank. Learn about the importance of oysters here in New York Harbor, the varied biodiversity of our local waters, and Billion Oyster Project’s mission and vision for NYC’s waterfront.
Meet at Building 16 in Nolan Park on Governors Island.

The Exhibit House does not have a ramp for access at this time. Governors Island is accessible by ferry, departing from 10 South Street, Slip 7 in Manhattan. The ferry schedule is available online.

Open City Series This program is offered during OHNY Weekend as part of the Open City series, showcasing projects that have received the annual OHNY Open City Award for their sizable contribution to quality of place in New York City. Awardees include Powerhouse Arts (2023); Moynihan Train Hall (2022); Trust for Governors Island (2021); TWA Hotel (2019); and Cornell Tech Campus (2018).

Governors Island, Nolan Park, Building 16
New York, NY 10004