About
The New York Virtual Volcano Observatory on Governors Island recreates the experience of exploring a volcano within NYC. NYVVO seeks to make the experience of exploration accessible to a broad audience, to engage visitors of all ages in the excitement of geology, and to share the surprisingly important role NYC has played in volcano science. We are a collaboration between NYC-based scientists and artists, featuring real world and virtual interactions with volcanic geology.
May-July, 2022
Weekends, 11am-5pm
Colonel’s Row, House 410A
Governors Island, NYC
contact: nyvolcano@gmail.com
The New York Virtual Volcano Observatory is supported by the generosity of the American Geophysical Union, The City College of New York, The Science Institute of the College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University, and the NYU-Gallatin WetLab.
Hands-on Geology
Touch volcanic rock (lava from New Jersey!) and examine rock crystals under a microscope.
Visual Art
See the world of geology through the eyes of an artist, with installations, paintings and sculpture. (Image credit: Tessa Grundon)
Virtual Reality
Explore volcanoes from across the world and close to home through virtual reality interactions.