United Nations Building
Public Services Section
Guided Tours, Room GA - 64
New York, NY 10017
(212) 963-8687 General Tour Info -- 963-4440 Group Tours
www.un.org/tours/

Rising from the ashes of World War II, the United Nations has stood as common ground to the international population. The buildings that comprise UN Headquarters offer refuge from the fast lane of New York and a vision of international ideals. Decisions that affect us all are made here.

Tours, available in 20 languages, take visitors to the General Assembly Hall -- the setting for the largest gatherings of world leaders in history, and the Security Council Chamber, where nations seek the arbitration of world opinion in an effort to resolve disputes. Also featured are objects of interest and works of art donated by member nations and friends of the organization: from artifacts which survived the atomic blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki to ancient statuary, and from a model of Sputnik to a moon rock carried to Earth by the Apollo 11 space mission, and much more.

Visitors will also enjoy works of art by such noted artists as Marc Chagall, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, and Norman Rockwell. The UN Postal Administration sells unique stamps, collectors' items that can be obtained and posted only from the UN Building.

Individuals, families (children under 5 are not permitted on tour) and small groups can join a regularly scheduled tour, and groups of 15 or more can arrange Group Tours that are interesting and educational. Any class studying world affairs will benefit tremendously from a tour.

Special Programs -- briefings by Secretariat officials and film screenings -- may be arranged for groups of 20 or more (High School age and older). Call well in advance, (212) 963-7710.