New York City - The United Nations - Helpful Information for Visitors
The United Nations is an organization that promotes international cooperation between countries.
The United Nations Headquarters is located in midtown Manhattan on1st Avenue between 42nd and 48th Street.
This 18-acre site has been declared international territory and belongs to the 193 Member States of the United Nations..
Its objectives include maintaining international peace and security, promoting human rights, fostering social and economic development, protecting the environment, and providing humanitarian aid in cases of famine, natural disaster, and armed conflict.
| United Nations (UN) Address | 760 United Nations Plaza, Manhattan, New York City |
| UN tour Admission Fee | $22 per adult for Guided tours offered on M-F. UN Visitors Lobby with exhibits and UN Visitor Center with UN Post Office and shops, is open on weekends, except in January and February. • Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm • Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. • All visitors must exit the building by 5:30 pm Official holidays: United Nations Headquarters is closed on the following days: 1 January New Year's Day 25 March Good Friday 30 May Memorial Day 4 July Independence Day 6 July Eid al-Fitr 5 September Labour Day 12 September Eid al-Adha 24 November Thanksgiving Day 26 December Christmas Day (observed) UN Headquarters may be closed to the public due to the UN General Debate |
| Getting There | By subway: Take subway 4, 5, 6, 7, or S trains to Grand Central Station walk east on 42nd Street to 1st Avenue •By bus: Take bus number M15 or M42. Exit on 42nd and 1 Ave Go across the street from the UN to the Visitors Check-in Office at 801 First Avenue (Corner of 45th Street) before going through UN Security Screening and entering the UN. The United Nations Visitors Entrance is at 46th Street and 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10017 |
| Recommendations | • Buy tickets online to avoid sold-out tickets for the day and time you want. |
| Website | United Nations Website for visitors |
