United Nations Building Tour Information

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From United Nation's website:

Guided Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.

A limited number of tickets are available each day to the public. Tickets may be sold out early in the day, and delays may occur on busy days.



Directions

The United Nations Headquarters in New York is located on First Avenue between 42nd Street and 48th Street.

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.

Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.

Buses: M15, M27, M42, or M104.

Prices

Prices for 2008
Adults	$13.50
Senior Citizens	$9.00
Students (with valid ID)	$9.00
Children (5-14 years old)	$7.50

Age Limit

For safety reasons, children under age 5 are not admitted on tour.

What You May See During the Tour

The guided tour of the United Nations starts with a brief overview of the Organization and its structure. The main part of the tour consists of a visit to the chambers of the Security Council, the Trusteeship Council, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly Hall.

During the visit, you might briefly observe a meeting. An average of 5,000 official meetings are held at the United Nations Headquarters annually. Please note that some council chambers might be closed to the public. The guide explains the functions, composition and current actions undertaken by each council, as well as the activities of the United Nations system.

Visitors also see exhibits on such topics as peacekeeping operations, decolonization and disarmament. An art collection, presented by Member States, is also part of the visit.