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United Nations Headquarters, New York

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Complex that has served as the official headquarters of the United Nations since its completion in 1951 and holds the seats of the principal organs of the UN, including the General Assembly and the Security Council

General Information

Hours:
Open 7am to 6pm daily
Churchyard open from 7am to 6pm daily
Fees:
No fees
Pet Policy:
No pets allowed
Seasons:
All year
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Overview

The United Nations Headquarters on the East River in Midtown East, completed in 1951, houses the UN's principal organs, including the General Assembly and Security Council (but not the International Court of Justice in The Hague). Tours cover the historic chambers, and the complex is known for its gardens and art.

Highlights

  • General Assembly Hall: seating 1,800, the complex's largest room, with murals by Fernand Léger
  • Security Council Chamber: a gift from Norway designed by Arnstein Arneberg; the ECOSOC chamber is a gift from Sweden
  • Secretariat Building: the 39-story tower (1950) housing the Secretary-General's offices
  • Art and gardens: the "Knotted Gun" sculpture (Non-Violence), Marc Chagall's Peace stained glass, the Japanese Peace Bell, and Cândido Portinari's murals War and Peace

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Headquarters of the United Nations", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

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