ADVISORY: UN Building will be closed to the public from Sept 24 - 30
Please Note: Children under 5 not admitted
The guided tour of the United Nations starts with a brief overview of the Organization. You will learn about its history, its structure, its composition, and who designed the famous buildings located by the East River.
You will have the opportunity to view the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a design by Brazilian artist Octavio Roth, followed by an exhibit on disarmament. Among the artifacts presented are: remnants (coins, bottles, a school uniform and the sculpture of St. Agnes) of the nuclear explosion in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, landmines of various types and shapes, and the Escopetarra, a guitar made from an AK47 by Cesar Lopez, a Colombian musician and social activist.
The General Assembly Hall, the largest meeting room at the United Nations, is next. This is where the 192 members of the Organization convene to discuss global issues. The final part of your visit will include a presentation of : the Security Council, the contributions of peacekeepers, and the work of the United Nations system to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. |
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Location
| The Visitors' Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street. As the United Nations does not offer parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used. |
Hours of Operation
| Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. |
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