Cultural & Historical Tour at United Nations Visitors Centre

##Arrival Procedures for United Nations Headquarters Please complete both steps below for entry:

1. Register Online: All visitors to United Nations Headquarters must register on the United Nations Security Website prior to arrival. CLICK HERE to register.

2. Bring Valid Identification: In addition to completing online registration, all visitors aged 18 and older must bring a valid, original, government-issued photo ID from a UN Member State or Non-Member Observer State to present at entry. The ID must be in Latin/Roman characters. Acceptable forms include:> ・Passport ・Driver’s License ・National Identity Card ・IDNYC Card

Please note: Only original, physical IDs are accepted (no photocopies or digital images).

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About

The Black history-themed tour of the United Nations will grant you a unique look at the Ark of Return, a permanent memorial in honor of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, located on the United Nations Visitors Plaza. The special tour will also include access to the Security Council Chamber, the Trusteeship Council Chamber and the General Assembly Hall, meetings permitting. You will learn about the contributions of people of African descent to the work of the United Nations in fields such as peace and security and human rights, with a special emphasis on decolonization. Come explore the United Nations through an African lens!

The Black History Tour is available every other Tuesday at 1:30 pm and upon request. Please contact toursunhq@un.org for availability.

Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes.

Due to high-level meetings of Heads of State and Government, and delegations, United Nations Headquarters and Chambers may sometimes close to the public on very short notice.

The United Nations Headquarters is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Rates for 2025

• Adult: $26.00
• Student (Ages 13+ with student ID): $18.00
• Senior (Ages 60+): $18.00
• Child (Ages 5-12): $15.00

A 6% booking fee will apply.

For security reasons, children under 5 years of age are not permitted on tour.

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Payment methods

We accept credit card, Google Pay & Apple Pay payments ONLY Checks and Purchase orders are not accepted.

A 6% booking fee will apply.

All sales are final - no exchanges or refunds are offered. !.

Hours of operation

• Weekdays: First tour leaving at 9:30, last tour leaving at 4:45. Please plan to arrive 60 minutes before your tour.
• The UN Headquarters is closed on weekends and holidays listed below.
• The shops in the Visitors Services court close around 5:30pm. If you are taking the 4:45 pm tour, we suggest that you plan to visit the shops prior to your tour.

Check-In

All visitors to the United Nations Headquarters require a UN security pass to enter the United Nations building. This security pass must be obtained at the Visitor Check-in Office.

Start your visit at the  Visitor  Check-in Office  (801 1st Avenue at 45th  Street, across the street from the UN Visitors Entrance).  After receiving your security pass, proceed across the street to the United Nations Visitors Entrance (46th Street and 1st Avenue) for security screening and access to UN Headquarters.

For security screening, please arrive 60 minutes before the start of your tour.

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Closed Dates

2025 January 1st ----------- New Year's Day January 7th ----------- Orthodox Christmas March 10th/11th --- Commission on the Status of Women March 31st ------------ Eid al-Fitr (observed) April 18th -------------- Good Friday May 26th --------------- Memorial Day June 6th ---------------- Eid al-Adha (observed) July 4th ----------------- Independence Day September 1st ------- Labour Day Sep.15 ~ Oct.3 ------ The 80th General Assembly Session November 27th ----- Thanksgiving Day December 25th ------ Christmas Day