Between September 15th and October 3rd 2025, United Nations Headquarters will be closed to visitors due to the 80th General Assembly Session.
Exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information about how to access United Nations Headquarters, please visit the Arrival page.
Credit: UN Photo/Rosenberg
Reviving the Spirit of San Francisco
As we observe the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter, this exhibit recalls the enduring relevance of this historic document, while inviting visitors to again embrace the ideals that united humanity during the creation of the United Nations.
The exhibit is organized and endorsed by the Office of the President of the General Assembly. It is in connection with the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter (26 June).
On display until 12 September, and closed during the General Assembly Session. It will be on display again from 6 to 17 October 2025.
Upcoming Exhibits
Through Her Lens: Women Rising for Peace
Through the lens of local women photographers, this exhibition captures the resilience, leadership, and courage of women and allies driving peace in 12 conflict-affected communities. Featuring peacebuilders, peacekeepers, and women’s rights defenders, each image is a testament to what is possible when the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda is supported/implemented. It is in connection with the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security.
The exhibit is organized and endorsed by the Department of Peace Operations, the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, UN Women and the Elsie Initiative Fund.
Coming October 2025
Credit: Daniel Kordan
Glaciers in Focus: Guardians of Earth’s Climate Heritage
This exhibition invites visitors to explore the critical role of glaciers in our global life support system. These majestic ice formations are essential indicators of climate change and vital reservoirs of freshwater that sustain ecosystems and billions of people worldwide. Through compelling imagery and scientific insights, this exhibition highlights the urgency of protecting these disappearing natural monuments. It is in connection with the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation (2025).
The exhibit is organized and endorsed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Coming October 2025
Ongoing Exhibit
Drawing by Hugh Ferriss for the Board of Design, 1947.
UN Headquarters: A Workshop for Peace
The exhibition features archival images of the planning and building of UNHQ between 1949 and 1952 and photos of the recently renovated compound. The exhibition also includes photos of the recently renovated UNHQ (renovation: 2008-2014).
The exhibition is organized by the Department of Global Communication.