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International Court of Justice: 80 Years in the Service of Peace and Justice
This exhibition presents the International Court of Justice’s evolving role through a compelling visual narrative. By mixing historical photographs with new information, the exhibition highlights the continuity between the ICJ’s past and present. It in connection with the 80th anniversary of the ICJ.
The exhibit is organized and endorsed by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
On display from 14 October to 11 November 2026
Credit: Brian Slanger
A New Generation of Scientists
Through testimonies and photo stories, this exhibit highlights eleven young researchers from across the globe, sharing their motivations, experiences, and aspirations. Their work explores open science, citizen science, inclusion, knowledge transmission, and gender equality. It is in connection with the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033).
The exhibit is organized and endorsed by UNESCO.
Coming October 2026
Protecting Children in War: Time to Prove it Matters
For 30 years, the United Nations Children and Armed Conflict mandate has worked to expose the realities faced by children in conflict areas. Through photography, portraits, testimonies, art installations, and children’s messages collected through the Prove It Matters campaign, this exhibition brings the voices of these children to the forefront, reminding the international community that they are individuals with rights, perspectives, and the power to shape conversations about their future. It is in connection with the 30th anniversary of the Children and Armed Conflict mandate and Red Hand Day (12 February).
The exhibit is organized and endorsed the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict.
Coming February 2027
Virtual Exhibits
Credit: Amrit Khurana
Perceptions of Sentience
This is a group exhibition of paintings curated to inspire dialogue about mental health and the alternative pathways through which environmental awareness is processed and expressed. The exhibition features a diverse selection of works by “neurodiverse” artists from around the globe in acrylic, oil, mixed media, graphite, and watercolor painting.
The exhibit is organized by Strokes of Genius, Inc. and endorsed by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Credit: Sourav Das
Photography 4 Humanity
Photography 4 Humanity is an international initiative that calls on photographers from around the world to bring the power of human rights to life through their images. The photos included in this exhibit are the winner, finalists, and runners-up of the 2025 Photography 4 Humanity competition. It is in connection with Human Rights Day (10 December).
The exhibit is organized by Photography 4 Humanity and endorsed by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).
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.