Hours

Guided Tours are conducted Monday through Friday from 9:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tours last approximately 45 minutes.

A limited number of tickets are available each day to the public. Tickets may be sold out early in the day, and delays may occur on busy days.

Please call 212-963-TOUR (8687) for up-to-date information. Opening hours are subject to change.

In 2008 United Nations Headquarters is closed to the public on the following dates:

1 January New Year's Day
18 February President's Day
1 September Labour Day

4 July

USA Independence Day

End of September - Beginning of October
(to be determined)

General Debate
30 September Eid Al-Fitr
27 November Thanksgiving Day
8 December Eid al-Adha
25 December Christmas Day

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Directions

The United Nations Headquarters in New York is located on First Avenue between 42nd Street and 48th Street.

The Visitors' Entrance is located on First Avenue at 46th Street. As the United Nations does not offer parking facilities, it is suggested that public transportation be used.

Subway: number 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station; walk on 42nd Street to First Avenue.

Buses: M15, M27, M42, or M104.

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Prices

Prices for 2008
(as of 1 August)

Adults

$12.50

Senior Citizens

$8.00

Students
(with valid ID)

$8.00

Children
(5-14 years old)

$6.50

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Reservations/Groups

Reservations are required for 15 or more persons and should be made by either e-mailing: unitg@un.org; calling: (212) 963-4440;

One complimentary ticket is issued for every 20 tickets purchased.

As of 22 July 2008, the first available date for a group reservation is 6 August 2008.

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Age Limit

For safety reasons, children under age 5 are not admitted on tour.

Contact Information

For general information on tours call: (212) 963-TOUR (8687). For tours in languages other than English, call: (212) 963-7539 on the day you plan to visit. For group reservations call: (212) 963-4440; write to the Group Programmes Unit, Room GA-56, United Nations, NY 10017; or e-mail: unitg@un.org.

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Languages

The availability of language tours changes every day. Please call (212) 963-7539 on the day you plan to visit to confirm that the language you need is offered on that day. Language tours are scheduled for a specific time, although, small time variations may occur.

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People with Disabilities

The United Nations Headquarters in New York is accessible to persons with disabilities. The United Nations provides wheelchairs for those visitors who require them during the tour.

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Exhibits

Admission is free.

For information on current exhibits, please call (212) 963-TOUR (8687) and press 1, via e-mail: inquiries@un.org or visit the Exhibits web site at www.un.org/events/UNART/

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Guided Tours at Other UN Offices

Vienna:

Vienna International Centre

Wagramerstrasse 5

1220 Vienna

Austria

Tel (43-1) 26060-3328

Geneva:

Palais des Nations

14 avenue de la Paix

1211 Geneva 10

Switzerland

Tel (41-22) 917-4896 / 9174538

e-mail: visit-gva@unog.ch

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