United Nations Headquarters is one of the most visited places in New York City. Every year the site is visited by 1 million people.

Upon entering the UN people are in international territory. The land there doesn’t belong to one country but to all countries that represent the UN. United Nations is a place where people from different backgrounds, nationality and religion work under one roof.

The United Nations has been a host of many notable historic events - In 1948 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted; In 2000 the Millennium Summit brought together 150 Heads of State and Government.

Where is UN: First Avenue between 42nd Street and 48th Street

How to get to UN: Subway 4,5,6 or 7 trains to Grand Central Station.

Opening Hours: Guided tour are available 7 days a week Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


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