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Standing on the eastern shore of Manhattan Island, on the banks of New York City’s East River, United Nations Headquarters remains both a symbol of peace and a beacon of hope. To its 18 acres come representatives of the earth’s seven billion people, to discuss and decide issues of peace, justice and economic and social well being.

10/12/2026

You may recognize this room from the news. What happens inside it?

The Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Its 15 members consider some of the world’s most urgent crises and the decisions, debates and disagreements that come with them.

On a guided tour of United Nations Headquarters, our guides explain the Council’s role and how it fits into the wider system. When meetings permit, you can see the chamber itself and the art that forms its backdrop.

Come with a question. Leave with a clearer understanding of the place behind the headlines.

Plan a weekday visit: un.org/visit

10/11/2026

A girl’s questions, ideas and ambitions deserve room to grow.

On the International Day of the Girl Child, we reflect on every girl’s right to education, safety and an equal voice in decisions that affect her life.

For educators and families, Teach the UN offers resources to start conversations about human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, including quality education and gender equality.

Try one question together: what would change in your community if every girl had the same opportunities to learn and lead?

Explore resources for your classroom or home: un.org/teach

Take our Children’s Tour: un.org/visit

10/09/2026

, , , , or , which language would you choose for your UN tour?

Our guided tours are offered in all six official United Nations languages, helping visitors connect with the Organization’s history and work in a language they know.

Inside Headquarters, the conversation ranges from peace and security to human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals. Questions are part of the experience: our guides help turn international issues into stories you can follow.

Check the booking calendar for language availability. For language requests and additional options, contact [email protected] in advance.

Start here: un.org/visit/tour

10/05/2026

Welcome back to United Nations Headquarters! Our in-person guided tours resume today, Monday, 5 October.

Explore a working centre of international cooperation. In about one hour, our guides introduce the United Nations’ history and work on peace, human rights and sustainable development, with visits to iconic meeting rooms when meetings permit.

Whether you are discovering for the first time or have walked past the flags for years, there is more to explore beyond the façade.

And on , a special thank-you to the educators who help young people understand the world and their place in it.

Book your tour: un.org/visit

Visit our webpage: un.org/en/teach

10/04/2026

Tomorrow, we welcome you back! In-person guided tours of United Nations Headquarters resume on Monday, 5 October, following the visitor closure during the General Assembly’s General Debate period.

Coming this week? Book your tour, complete the required online visitor registration and allow time for check-in and security. Please arrive 60 minutes before your tour. If you are 18 or older, bring a valid, original government-issued photo ID that meets the UN entry requirements.

Then let your guide connect the ’s history, meeting rooms and work around the world 🌍.

🎟️ Tickets and arrival details: un.org/visit

10/03/2026

Before the United Nations made its home on the East River, part of its story unfolded at Rockefeller Center.

offices worked there while the permanent Headquarters was being planned. In 1947, an international team of architects developed the plans in the RKO Building, a workshop for a new place of dialogue.

While UN Headquarters remains closed to visitors through 4 October, explore this shared history on a Rockefeller Center Tour. Use code UNTOUR15 when booking on the Rockefeller Center website for 15% off.

Read the story and find the tour link:
https://www.un.org/en/visitors-services-new-york/page/un-and-rockefeller-center

UN guided tours resume Monday, 5 October.

10/02/2026

A gun that cannot fire. A message that needs no translation.

The knotted barrel of “Non-Violence,” by Swedish artist Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd, turns a familiar object into a call for . A gift from Luxembourg, the sculpture stands on the plaza within United Nations Headquarters in .

On the International Day of Non-Violence, it invites us to think about how dialogue, respect and cooperation can help resolve differences.

When guided tours resume on Monday, 5 October, discover how art and diplomacy meet at the , and the stories our guides bring to life.

Plan your visit: un.org/visit

10/01/2026

The Security Council, made up of 15 Member States, is the United Nations body tasked with maintaining international peace and security.

Each month, the presidency of the Council rotates among its members. In October 2026, 🇬🇷 holds the presidency.

Want to learn more about how the Security Council works? Join a guided tour of United Nations Headquarters or explore our expert briefing options.

Headquarters remains closed to visitors through Sunday, 4 October. Guided tours resume Monday, 5 October.

👉 un.org/visit

09/24/2026

The General Assembly Hall is one of the most recognisable spaces at United Nations Headquarters. Its rows of seats represent a forum where all 193 UN Member States and two Observer States can take part in discussions on the issues that shape our shared future.

Established under the UN Charter in 1945, the General Assembly is the Organization’s main deliberative, policymaking and representative body. Each Member State has one vote. Its work covers a wide range of questions, from international peace and security to development, human rights and the UN budget. Behind the images of speeches and meetings is a continuing process of discussion, negotiation and cooperation.

Understanding what happens in this room is an important part of learning about the . On a guided tour, visitors explore the Organization’s history and work, with access to the General Assembly Hall subject to meetings.

UN Headquarters is currently closed to visitors through 4 October. While in-person visits are paused, discover more about the General Assembly and the role of its Member States: https://www.un.org/en/ga/

Watch the live: https://webtv.un.org/en

09/20/2026

Bringing the United Nations into the classroom starts with the right tools, which is where the Teach the UN webpage comes in. From the Sustainable Development Goals to Human Rights and Peace and Security, the platform offers curated materials that support both teaching and learning across age groups. With ready-to-use lesson plans, multimedia content, and interactive activities, educators can seamlessly integrate UN topics into their classrooms. Whether you’re introducing global concepts for the first time or deepening student understanding, resources on Teach the UN are built to support critical thinking, global awareness, and meaningful classroom discussion. Start exploring today.�Visit un.org/teach

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United Nations Headquarters
New York, NY
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(212) 963-4475

Website

https://www.un.org/en/visit

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