United Nations Headquarters

Take a guided tour through the General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chamber at the UN's riverside headquarters.

46th St & 1st Ave · New York, NY

About United Nations Headquarters

The United Nations complex, completed in 1952 on the East River, includes the 39-story Secretariat and the General Assembly Building, with the flags of all 193 member states lined up outside. One-hour guided tours visit the General Assembly Hall and Security Council Chamber when meetings permit. Every visitor must register on the UN security website before arriving, and children under 5 are not allowed on tours.

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