The UN Headquarters
Price guide: Expensive
405 East 42nd Street, Midtown, New York City, New York, 10017
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Expert review of The UN Headquarters
Unmissable if you are interested in foreign affairs.
This iconic curtain of blue glass, developed by an international team of architects including Niemeyer and Corbusier, has towered over the East River on a plot of land donated by John D. Rockefeller since 1950. Ever since it has stood as a symbol of peace and international cooperation as the meeting place of the oft contentious UN General Assembly. The guided tours are fascinating and since the UN Headquarters is legally not a part of the US, it’s also the easiest and cheapest international trip you’ll ever make.
Price advice:
Tickets are US$16 for adults and US$9 for children between 5-12. Children under five are not permitted on the tours.
More information on The UN Headquarters:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Historic site
- Address:
- 405 East 42nd Street, Midtown, New York City, New York, 10017
- Telephone:
- 212 963-8687
- Website:
- http://www.un.org
- Months open:
- All year round
- Opening times:
- Tours Mon-Fri 9.45am-4.45pm. Closed public holidays.
- Indoor/outdoor?:
- Indoor
