From the front gate to assembly room and different cuisine. I urge anyone who has yet to see or visit the building please do so. This world has so much to offer, the UN works so hard to bring Peace and Goodwill.

One of the greatest things that the US has ever done is creation of the United Nations! To marvel at the aquamarine glass of the UN Secretariat Building, is to marvel at the power, influence, diplomacy and greatness of America. While there, you can take one of their tours. Nothing like it. This is where the world comes to say what it wants to say. The freedom of this place is matched only by the prestige all the flags bring to America each time they flutter and herald names of lands distant and foreign - but very much a part of the great commity of nations that together comprise our world!

Ago They provide guided tours with those who want more detailed features in the headquarters. The tours are, of course, not for free and can be applied for online but they are totally worthy. For those who are travelling NYC in not enough budgets, this is not sure but I assume you can just go in the buildings. During the security check at the building right across the HQ, you can say the purpose is for tour. But you would not be able to enter the specially purposed places, but the first floor and the souvenir shop downstairs possibly. Not sure, so please check with others!

Tours are very professional, and informative. The UN itself does such important work; and getting in and visiting helps to show how much they do! I’d recommend this even to those who don’t have a particular interest in politics or governance. The artwork, architecture, concept, and beautiful vistas are amazing.

Had a guided visit earlier today, and I was thoroughly impressed. Not only is the actual building beautiful and imposing (as are its many famous rooms, especially the General Assembly), its chock full of many beautiful, gorgeous works of art donated by all member nations.

If you are in NYC and have time this is a must visit. Definitely book one of the tours in advance from the website. Make sure to get there early as you have to check in across the road in a separate building first and ensure you have your passport.The tour is very informative and its great to see everything in person that you see on TV. It also gives you an appreciation and better understanding of everything the UN does.After the tour it finishes near some gift shops that sell items from all the member states and a great cafe. We really enjoyed and spent a few hours after the tour just walking about and looking at all the various displays etc. Once you are in as a guest and after the tour ends you can stay for as long as you like essential (or at least until it closes lol).Plenty of great photo ops aswell. Definitely an A+.

UN HQ I had a tour in the UN HQ and session with a CTED department. The role, function of the UN with 6 committees are amazing and make me think how I can contribute to peace, security, development and human rights.You will see this:General AssemblySecurity CouncilEconomic and Social CouncilTrusteeship CouncilInternational Court of JusticeSecretariat

Unite States is a organization to develop human peace and progress, is a symbol of civilization.

It is so different than in pictures or movies. The tour was excellent and changed my perspective of how the UN functions and how they can make a difference. Definitely a must see on a trip to New York.

You should definitely visit UN, every corner has a history to tell. It must be an incredible feeling to work here. This was my 3rd time and I want to go back again

I CLEARLY support the common goal covid focusFor nowNice inf to everyone involvedCould be quintessential to balance of centralized and decentralized per country in the east with a legal remedy back door system.I am switching from the drug war to transnational by yearly reportDont forget there is much more deadly out thereBit the personal protective equipment must continue due to curbing the spreadExpecting the expected covid curvature inertiaKnowledge is power timing is everythingBut I hear the calculus is the problem

Really an incredible experience to tour the United Nations headquarters. We were very lucky that all of the conference rooms were available for us to tour. Please arrive early because we need to go across the street and through security there prior to starting the tour. Make sure you have the appropriate identification. I highly recommend this to her to anyone.

Book a tour! You’ll have no regret

One of the better tours I’ve ever been on in NYC. Hands down!! Educational. Fascinating. The artwork is beautiful that’s been donated. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.My only recommendation would be more knowledge of the architecture of the building and how it was built and designed. That was the part I was more interested in.

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A quick tour, too basic foe us! Not that interesting at all! I hope they should organize different levels of tours

Great view from gantry state park.

I got emotional when I entered the building for the first time. I went to NYC for a model UN and I absolutely had a wonderful experience. Entrance procedures took a long time but it was obviously for a good cause: security was strict. I felt safe.

Attending the United Nations International Youth Summit on Sustainable Cities, Communities, and Climate Change was unforgettable. Using that moment to educate our children on the importance of issues like global poverty, gender inequality, womens /childrens rights, youth empowerment, and Climate Activism.....simply priceless!!!!

It was one of the highlights of our New York trip to be at the UN building. Can you imagine being right at the center of the Worlds Stage?We got a guided tour to learn all about what UNs mission is and does. We were lucky to witness the General Assembly is session.There are 193 countries that are represented at the UN from permanent to non-permanent members.If you have not been to NY or the UN building, you owe it to yourself to go there. They are involved in worldwide peacekeeping missions to ensuring health and education and food and safety and planets future and more.

The tour was unexciting and most of the rooms arent even used anymore. Seems like theyre trying to paint a better picture of UN than it actually is, and we dont even get to visit the places where actual UN work is done. For $13, not worth at all to look at 3 unused rooms

It has three high rise buildings in very posh area of Manhattan. Visitors are allowed in one if them. It was great from outside, however inside wasnt as great as I was expecting. Inside interior is quite humble and simplistically designed. Just like any posh building in Islamabad. There were quotes on the walls from people around the world who contributed for the betterment of the world somehow. From Pakistan, it was Malalas...Then, there were souvenir shops and a little cafe. Walls were decorated with portraits of various world leaders. I liked the outer area more than the inner one. Its recommended to visit here if visiting New York because of its historical importance and for the sake of experience.

I would like to have an email address here for me to write to them. Anyone know please let me please, I thank you very much

It was a great experience to be part of history. United Nations as it stands has been a great initiative by mankind. This tour gives you a chance to go around different meeting rooms through the headquarters of the building. It is a history/civics lesson for the three pillars of the UN. All in all a great experience for history buffs. Moneys worth.

We went on a weekday for the tours which are $20 / Adult and $12 / students. When we initially checked online a week before, there were no tickets available but the night before they opened up. So make sure you check the website regularly. Otherwise you can go there and buy the ticket for the next available tour.Make sure you go to the Visitor center across the street from the UN building to check in and get your hand band. They only allow 1 person in the group/family to go in. Kids are welcome to go with parents so they can get a nice experience. Then you go across the street to the UN Building through security. No water bottles just like airline security. There are water fountains inside the UN building to fill them up.The tours start inside the building and run every 15 minutes and they last around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Some tour guides see good; ours was ok. We had a hard time understanding her with her accent. They take you through the various rooms where the delegates meet and discuss and provide a history of each of the initiatives of the UN. Dont miss the stone statue which was scarred from the atomic bomb. It was smooth on the side that fell and faced the ground and scarred on the back due to the intense heat.After the tour, there is a cafe and a gift shop in the basement. You can stay as long as you want afterwards, but there really isnt much to see.

Now I know why they say UN is a dream come true. Truly inspiring and humbling to be there!

I follow my teacher visit there. So I dont know how to come inside for any ways. But here Learning something.

One of the best experiences in my life . It was on the 9th of August. I visited the Head quarters of the United States on a program of Indigenous People. The security of the UN HQ is so protective and they are so serious about their duties. But, friendly and helpful. Before you walk in youll see a lot of monuments and statues gifted to UN from other countries. After walking in youll discover a lot of architectural stuff. Nice gifts from Nations to the United Nations. Very satisfying. Also, they have a store you can buy stuff as a memory. The programs are very well organized and a lot of stuff to learn from people.Great memory!

Don’t bother coming on the weekends, there really isn’t much to do other than walk around the General Assembly and the courtyard. Try getting a tour if you can. However, the building itself is really impressive, and is filled with history. The overall feel from the interior is reminiscent of an upscale conference centre from the 80s.

This is truly a unique experience if youre somewhat interested in politics, international cooperation or similar.We were able to pre-order the tickets for the tour online. Actually, this was so seamless that we made the order on the subway on our way there, on the subway between Times Square and Grand Central. The price was about $30 per person.Afterwards, we had to assign one leader of our group to go for a security check inn. The assigned person needs to provide ID such as passport. Once this process is done, the group can proceed to the next security check point, at the UN building itself. Once done, your group may enter the building and proceed to the tour area.The tour itself was quite inspirational. We ended up with a very energetic and dedicated tour guide. Which I believe enhanced the experience. Very informative. Its also nice that we were given plenty of time to take pictures within the different chambers of the building.I will gladly recommend this experience to others.

Simply marvelous. So much history. So many great events. You need a full day to see it.

Unique experience to visit a place like that! Great selection of gifts from different countries and amazing to enter rooms where so many important decision are made.

Great experience inside! Total security here- theres a small office infront United Nations that you need to pass through first in which they take a copy of Your Identification card inorder to enter and a picture! You then pass to metal detectors and finally in the building in which you see the history of the different technology that was used back then in order to communicate with other countries! A cafe/food place is here and even a bookshop,clothing shop . Great experience to visit if you want to discover more of the jobs and meetings being held here !

Indeed this place take down to the history of the world, many picture and quotes are displayed in the wall in very systematic way . It was like a dream come true, I heard about the united nations since my childhood never thought I will be here physically to see this great organisaiton headquarter.

Simply inspiring, guided tours are amazing!! Getting the reserved tickets is a little tricky though. When you get to the UN tickets admissions you have to sneak your way up to the main door according to your visit time, and then go in to get your tickets. One person per group gets in. Do not line up unless told to do so!!!

The tour is fine.You get to see the general assembly, security council and trusteeship council halls.Beware that in one or more of these halls, meetings might be ongoing and you may not get to see it.Also, although some people get to visit the floor of these halls, visitors on tours are not allowed to even get close to the floor.Im still wondering who were the others who could tour the floor - which is actually what I was expecting of a tour of the UN.Theres a check-in and a security check before you can enter the building, too. So, if you have purchased your ticket online, prepare to be there about half an hour early.

The United Nations is headquartered in New York City in a complex designed by a board of architects led by Wallace Harrison and built by the architectural firm Harrison & Abramovitz. The complex has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1952. It is in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan, on 17 to 18 acres (6.9 to 7.3 ha) of grounds overlooking the East River. Its borders are First Avenue on the west, East 42nd Street to the south, East 48th Street on the north, and the East River to the east. The term Turtle Bay is occasionally used as a metonym for the UN headquarters or for the United Nations as a whole.

Impressive place! We learnt many things about the building, the chambers and the UN in general. Highly recommended!

I could feel more fortunate if its not covid time,

I visited UN Headquarter yesterday. It was wonderful experience to be inside Security Council, Trusteeship council and other parts of UN Headquarter. It was quite a busy day with General Assembly scheduled from 23rd Sept. & Climate control summit going on....I loved my visit ending with few gifts .

It was a beautiful experience....I indeed felt at peace!

Amazing experience. Did the UN tour while I was there. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the tour itself covered many interesting tidbits about the UN as a whole. Wish we could have had some time to self explore, but given the location, I understand why we werent afforded that opportunity.

What I liked about the place is, you find all the great personalities intros there in the UN secretariat, regardless of their skin color, religion or culture. A real sense of United Nations.

The visitors centre which you must go to first is like an army recruitment camp. You get screamed at and a lot of rules are blasted at you.After going through security there is a lot more relaxed and friendly atmosphere.The guide although knowledgeable kind of rushed us through some areas and did not engage with us in a friendly manner. She was very reserved and to the point.Two of the people on our tour continuously broke the rules even after having been warned 3x. They should have been escorted out but were not.The rules were no audio or video recording. Photos ok! Simple really.

I love the UN. RMs speech was so inspiring it gave me a new look on life. I have learned to love myself listening to this speech.

Had the beat time exploring UN headquarters. You can get a pass across the street to enter the building and explore the art gifted from various countries on the patio, visit the ever changing art galleries inside, and take in all the good vibes. If you pay, you can get a tour of the meeting rooms but its enough to just explore the many art displays on the first floor.

The guided tours are great!

Nice visit! It has been very exciting to visit the UN headquarters

Loved my visit to the UN! Thank you so much, Asim!

What can I say...? Extremely interesting location of global importance, go to the visitor center on 1st Ave/45 St, get your ticket and do a tour! Youll see...

They provide guided tours with those who want more detailed features in the headquarters. The tours are, of course, not for free and can be applied for online but they are totally worthy.For those who are travelling NYC in not enough budgets, this is not sure but I assume you can just go in the buildings. During the security check at the building right across the HQ, you can say the purpose is for tour. But you would not be able to enter the specially purposed places, but the first floor and the souvenir shop downstairs possibly. Not sure, so please check with others!

Great tour! You can see the meetings in session.

It is a great place to work! I mean there is no bigger stage in the world than the UN. I grew up in a culture where everyone asks you when you are a kid, whether you want to be a doctor, engineer, lawyer or play cricket for Sri Lanka when you grow up? When I said that I want to play cricket, work at @unitednations and be a diplomat one day, people laughed at my last two ambitions. Every Sri Lankan is born with the dream of playing cricket for Sri Lanka and so did I, but only a very few get the chance to fulfill the dream at once and I was not one of them. Yet here I am today at a UN General Assembly.There are so many tourists who come and visit NYC and i think visiting the UN is a must but please make sure you get tickets early.

Excellent exhibitions on issues of justice from around the world. Beautiful art pieces, days for children and a gift shop

Very cool experience visiting the UNHQ. I wasnt part of a tour group, so I cant vouch for that, but there was plenty to see and learn about without an official guided tour.

Located on the east side overlooking Long Island City, Queens. The great thing about United Nations is that it is a diverse community of people with mutual interest.

I really enjoyed the visit. It was great opportunity to see and hear about the great work done by this institution and to to be inspired.

I didn’t have enough time to tour fully and have a complete experience but the little time spent there was enlightening and amazing! However make sure whenever you want to go you take your actual passport and not a photocopy or Driver’s license as it wouldn’t be accepted. One person’s passport can allow at least 10 people in as a group.It’s definitely a must go if you ever go to NY!

I love The U.N. I attended the 18 Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples and it was outstanding. I loved having so many diverse people under the same roof. The buffet was delicious and had a variety of diverse ethnic food choices with environmentally friendlier containers. We ate outside on the deck overlooking harbor.

Great Place.. I really enjoyed the time there. Before go just be sire about the security there and what not to bring. As well check in with your tickets. Tour guides will provide you a variety of beauriful areas. Try not to lost in the arena. Rest rooms are pretty packed up.

Great place for earths peace if humans would walk in peaceful pace. Iconic memorabilia including the Transatlantic Slaverys Lest We Forget. Breathtaking art and act of life. Go there, a place to go go!#TeamYowamca

This amazing complex has been the UNs head quarters since 1952. To visit it you need to do it with a tour, or you can also sneak in as guest of someone who works there. That would be the best as you could go to the UN bar, which the tour does not take you to! Either way better to visit it when is warm so you can walk outside without freeze.You will visit the multiple meeting and conference rooms, of different sizes, and each of them with a different decoration. The General Assembly is the biggest and probably the most famous one as we have seen it multiple times on TV. Lots of experience art in the corridors, donated by each of the member states.Really interesting place to visit.

Took a guided tour in English, and the tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable in both the history of the building as well as the history of the United Nations as a world organization.The tour took us through the building showing various pieces of artwork as well as some of the conference halls, which were quite impressive.The content and history of it all is obviously very impactful, however the delivery of the content by the tour guide tended to be a bit dry and difficult to stay engaged at times.

Nice tour-not too long, not too short. Informative, but not dry. I learned a lot and enjoyed it, though I would have liked a little extra time to see the artwork/gifts and exhibits near the general assembly room and disarmament exhibit a bit more...

The best part of this place was: no lines for tourists. Well managed system for visitors and an amazing place. Must visit place in New York. Take the tour, thats the only way you get inside UN Headquarters feel.

Great example of goodness in humanity. Also great challenge of world collaboration.

We take a tour. It was very very interesting to learn more about the UN. For sure, it was really a great experience.

Really good tour and tour guide. You have the opportunity to learn and understand how this organization works.

Great place ever to visit but the general public has limited access, i feel honoured to be the Member of UN Global steering committee and explore UNHQ in and out. I would advice General Visitors to go to visitor centre which is infront of UNHQ building to get pass of limited entry

Beautiful structure and space. I love the serenity of the place. I attended the United Nations youth assembly there. The Nigerian house is only about 15/20 minutes walk from there. No food around there. Carry a snack in your bag!

What can you say, historic building, majestic spaces. Sitting right on the East River with amazing views. I worked there as a consultant so I got to see much more than the standard tour. Big downside in the madness at the security check. Can take a while to get into the building sometimes.

My wife booked this tour and I was a bit skeptic but was totally won over at the end. Not for kids but my 16 year old found it interesting.Airport style security checks means you have to allow time to get to the tour check in but during August it was very quick but could imagine with the UN is in full swing it could be a long line.There is a small cafeteria downstairs if you are early and fancy a coffee etc. Also a nice shop that sells t shirts etc and lots of books for insomniacs

This was a great experience. The guides are really good and the tour is enlightening. Just remember that before you get in, you have to check in in the building in front of the UN. That can take 10 min or more.

Wonderful tour and building. The whole concept of this organization is very rosy but unfortunately they accomplish little in the way of real change outside of unicef and some humanitarian missions.

Well worth doing the tour. We had an excellent guide who was very knowledgable and engaging.

Entry is free but you have to carry some state I.d. or your passport if you are a foreign national, good way to spend an hour or so when visiting New York

This is a must-see if youre visiting NYC! So many history and information, it is almost a tour around the world. The entrance is free, the only thing you have to pay (if you want to) is the guided tour that shows you the UN chambers where everything happens. It was truly one of my favourite places in the city.

A very good and productive visit, the tours were very well planned and the cafe at the basement was very good!

Very Important Place - Recommend to Visit - Take the Tour $20 - Historic and still Helping around the World.

Chaperoned a school field trip. Jonathan, out guide for a one hour tour, was excellent.

Love or hate it the UN has its mark in history. A must visit even if it’s just to see what it’s all about. The building is truly a sight even amongst NYC buildings. The tours are friendly but prepare for lines and lots of them as you get processed through. Security is not extreme but thorough. TIP: Would recommend picking up a post card and sending it exclusively through the UN postal service. It’s super cheap ($1.2 international). Where else are you going to be able to send a post card with the UN stamp on it

I and my wife loved all the experience. The guide your is complete and informative. High to take your childs.

An awesome day. Great to do the tour to learn about the United Nations work.

Best experience so far...God bless and give us good leader to make decisions that would make the world a better place

Love the gift shop inside. Not many made in China stuff.

The tour guide was super motivated and well informed. Great experience. Only downside was the long waiting time but it was well worth the wait!!

The tour was a great experience. I learned many things about UN contributions to the world.

Don’t miss this place!Such a historical place with so many important events related to the world’s affairs take place here.It’s the headquarters for 5 main organs of the UN, namely the Security Council, the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, Trusteeship council and the Secretariat. The Secretary-general’s office is located here as well.It has so many beautiful art works, gifts from many countries, the member states of the UN.It has many cafes, souvenirs shops, book shop and more. It has paid guide tour which will take you to many great meeting rooms and historic spots.Don’t miss it!

Great guided tours, information, and a cool gift shop. Lots of well done ways to visualize information in the museum sections through infographics, charts, and interactive exhibits. Also fun to see all the UN member flags out front, very beautiful.

Amazing building. I visited it when on holidays and was able to enter and watch some of the expositions on the ground level. Really enjoyable and historic.

The tour was great. Amazing to be where so much history was made!

We need this place!

It is truly an inspiring moment to be at the UN headquarters. Tour of the UN gives one an immense knowledge about its functioning. Staffs were cordial and kind enough to provide us the information required. One can buy souvenirs at the shop at the basement.

One of the places in NYC Ive always wanted to see. This city is so easy to get around, either on foot or subway. The UN building is a short walk from Grand Central Station or the Empire State Building and is so photogenic.You can find every possible variety of food and drink everwhere, from street vendors to fine dining.If this was helpful, please click on Like for me.

First time here for the welcome party High security check and amazing view from the 22ed floor.

Very nice view from across the river where the Pepsi sign at hunters point park.--Very close view right at the UN buildingIts open for tours.There are also places of worship inside the UN as I personally attended the Friday prayer inside and it was wonderful!

Too much talk and no action, the world needs efficient work

Interesting tour. Buy the ticket in advance. Its one hour learning facts and you get to enter all the assemblies where such important decisions are made.

I will always remember a class trip to the United Nations. The tour guide had two students simulate a fake fight. Then he assigned another to separate them & negotiate peace. Ill never forget that visual lesson they showed the class. The building looked wonderful & of particular interest was the statue outside of a person beating his weapon into an instrument of farming with an inscription of Isaiah.

This place was such an amazing experience. It will definitely inspire you to become something more and contribute into the world in order to make it a better place. Will definitely come back again.