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Tour Description
The 45-60 minute guided tour of the United Nations includes information on the functions and activities of the UN and an explanation of the various exhibits, architecture and décor of the building. During the visit, you might briefly observe a meeting. An average of 5,000 official meetings are held at the United Nations Headquarters annually. Please note that some council chambers might be closed to the public. The guide explains the functions, composition and current actions undertaken by each council, as well as the activities of the United Nations system. Visitors also see exhibits on such topics as peacekeeping operations, decolonization, and disarmament as well as an art collection presented by Member States, consisting of tapestries, murals, mosaics and sculptures. The final stop on the tour route is the General Assembly Hall, the largest and best-known room. Visitors are then escorted to the Public Concourse, with gift center and bookshop. Children under age 5 are not admitted.
Tour Schedule
Tours operate Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:45pm. Tours normally leave every half hour and last for approximately 45 minutes to one hour.
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