What (not) to bring
For your own security and that of United Nations employees, we ask you to go through security screening before entering the Visitors Centre of the United Nations Headquarters.
Read this comprehensive list of “what not to bring” items:
The following items are strictly prohibited:
- any liquid, including water
- cans and bottles
- food or beverages
- backpacks and bags larger than 14" wide x 13" high x 4" deep (they must be checked at the Security tent)
- aerosol containers
- non-aerosol spray (prescriptions for medical needs are permitted)
- any pointed object other then pens and pencils (i.e., knives, knitting needles, letter openers, etc.)
- electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
- guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
- knives of any size
- mace and pepper spray
- razors and box cutters
The following items are allowed:
- battery-operated electronic devices, as well as medical devices
- cameras, video recorders, or any type of recording device
- creams, lotions, or perfumes
- strollers (but not on tour route; they must be checked at the Security tent)