United Nations
Government Building
Turtle Bay, New York
"General assembly is AMAZING!"(6 Tips)
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"If you have a passport bring it to get the special UN stamp"(3 Tips)
"Very important to have a guided tour so you don't miss anything."(33 Tips)
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Jenny KDecember 14, 2015Tour is informative and interesting - must do! Bring your passport for a special UN stamp, as building exists in its own 'nation'.
Upvoted Mar 7
Definitely a place you need to check out whenever you visit the city,some of the world's biggest movers and shakers visit this place often! Security is super tight so proceed with caution.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 16, 2013Spend $16 to take an informative guided tour of the United Nations. Guides are available that speak a variety of different languages.
Denis FigueroaJuly 3, 2017Delegates dining room is incredible! Totally worth the visit and the price. Amazing view and everyday they have a different buffet from one of the member countries
Jeffrey ZeldmanJuly 28, 2012Ironically, it is the Secretariat - where thousands toil at clerical jobs - that defines the complex. The General Assembly may be where votes are cast and speeches made, but it's a visual afterthought
Chris R (thechristophe)December 20, 2015Get your passport stamped in the post office downstairs and send a letter or postcard with a UN stamp! Free WiFi. There is a small Starbucks downstairs too.- Julia PileDecember 30, 2017Great tour, purchase tickets in advance!, head the advice arrive 60-90 min early, you will need it to get through all check points. Check out the gift shop. Take passport for a special UN stamp.
Affinia Hotel CollectionJune 13, 2014See the world-famous diplomatic collective in action at the UN. Tours are available of this historic location, where nations have convened to discuss world issues for decades.
Jeremy WilcoxFebruary 9, 2015While the visitor center is open to all, a tour of the actual facility must be arranged in advance.Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Buy tickets online (only)! No access without ticket. 18$, 13$ students. Can enter only up to 30 min before your tour! Can see Visitors Center for free only Saturdays and Sundays!
Florencia LujaniJanuary 3, 2013The guided tour is $16, lasts for approximately 45-60 min and it's really good: you get to see the security council, the general assembly, some expositions and more.
Bob LieserAugust 22, 2010Wonderful educational tours of the UN are available here, provided by knowledgeable guides who speak multiple languages. There's also a great bookstore.Upvoted Feb 29
Ollie MartinMay 11, 2013The United Nations building is shown in the first scene of Live and Let Die (1973), where an MI6 agent is killed using a supersonic noise in his translation headphones.
- DmtrSeptember 25, 2015Definitely book a tour online & visit. If you have a passport bring it to get the special UN stampUpvoted Feb 12
An impressive and important organization in appearance, but absolutely useless for peacekeeping!Upvoted Feb 9
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 13, 2016Tours here are great! Got to see the Security Council chamber and General Assembly room where they were filming an episode of Madame Secretary. Easy to reserve tickets too!
Fernanda SeccoOctober 18, 2011The tour cost $16, but I loved. You got to walk around UN, know more about their story and projects they are involved. Higly recommended if you love IR.
JOctober 29, 2015Taking a tour? Arrive there early to go through security! We got there 45 minutes early and just barely made it.
The White HouseNovember 23, 2011President Obama delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. Read more
Diego FJune 1, 2016Don't forget to have your passport here for the stamp in the postal officeUpvoted Feb 12
Eric RyanNovember 5, 2011Contemplate war and peace in the UN Meditation Room. It's not part of the tour, but open to the public. Hang a left at the Chagall stained glass window.Upvoted Mar 13
Robert RoweJuly 9, 2010...visit this historical plaza/building located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood and experience or feel like being a Diplomat stepping onto international territory with all its extraterritoriality... Read more
- Aroma Espresso BarOctober 21, 2011Aroma Espresso Bar @ 42nd St. is just a block away from the U.N. Great coffee, delicious food and a hotspot for local diplomats! Read moreUpvoted Feb 12
Always great!! Check the cultural exhibit on 1st floorUpvoted Feb 15
The Secretariat and General Assembly Buildings are undergoing renovation works which are expected to be completed by 2013. Don't expect to take great pictures of these architectural landmarks.
ClaudiaAugust 20, 2012by an international committee of architects, the United Nations Board of Design. The most notable of the architects were Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and Wallace K. Harrison, who headed the board.Upvoted Mar 12
Vee BeeFebruary 11, 2013All the 42 flags are taken down from the front of the building at 3pm and all day at weekends.Upvoted Mar 13
John HFebruary 3, 2012If you are a stand-in delegate from your country, give yourself an extra hour for them to contact your embassy and confirm you, and put diplomat plates on your drivers' car before you go to meetings.Upvoted Feb 14
Saad FiMeMay 17, 2013Do the tour and ask the UN to make it more interesting in the entrance to attract the general public :-)Upvoted Mar 4
Rebecca BrownJuly 14, 2013Built in 1952 and designed by Architect, Wallace K. Harrison. Height is 155 metres (509 ft). Fact; The site of the United Nations Headquarters has extraterritoriality status.Upvoted Mar 4
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011Interesting Facts:The 185 flags in front of the UN Headquarters represent each member state in alphabetical order, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.The United Nations is technically not on United StateUpvoted Feb 15
William KingJuly 30, 2015It feels different to visit UN HQs to carry out a special mission~
Upvoted Mar 20
Clive DuanMarch 22, 2015Weekend was not enter main builds, it's off, only can view the shop and exhibition hallUpvoted Mar 4
Oliver MMarch 7, 2016No tours on Sunday means no crowds. Check in across the street for access.Upvoted Mar 5
Daniel ShrigleyDecember 8, 2013Bring your translator device or down load one to your smartphone.Upvoted Mar 4
Anna SotnikovaOctober 16, 2016The visitor entrance is at 46th street. Check-ins are across the street.Upvoted Mar 5
Best DelegateAugust 28, 2011Sign up for the UN tour and ask the tour guides about the elephant statue.Upvoted Mar 5
Celebrating women at the United Nations! #WomenWOW #WEDUpvoted Mar 5- Best DelegateSeptember 6, 2011NMUN, NHSMUN, and GCIMUN host their conference opening ceremonies in the GA Hall! Don't touch the earpieces (security guards get upset)Upvoted Mar 5
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