United Nations Association of Greater Boston

Your Gateway to the United Nations and World Affairs


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at the Boston Foundation


Planning a Visit to United Nations Headquarters

 
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A visit to United Nations Headquarters in New York is an exciting and rewarding experience. Both young people and adults enjoy the behind the scenes guided tour, taking you into the Security Council and General Assembly, through international art exhibits, all while learning about the important work of the UN.

To assist educators in making the necessary arrangements for a one-day field trip to the UN, we provide the following information on how to arrange a UN tour, mission briefing, and optional visit to Ellis Island.


United Nations Headquarters
First Avenue and 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017


United Nations Guided Tours:

  • General Information:
    212-963-8687
    www.un.org/tours
  • To make reservations for groups of 12 or more:
    212-963-4440
    Fax: (212) 963-0071
    E-mail: unitg@un.org
  • The months of April, May and June are very popular with school groups and reservations should be made by December, especially for groups with 50 or more students to ensure a preferred date and time.

    Briefings:

  • Please contact the Groups Programs Unit to schedule a Secretariat briefing or prior to scheduling a delegation briefing
    212-963-7710
    Fax: 212-963-0071
    E-mail: unitg@un.org
  • In order to arrange a mission briefing, missions must be contacted directly. A list of UN Missions can be found in:
    www.embassyworld.com/embassy/un.htm
  • Ellis Island Information:

  • National Park Service:
    www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm
  • For Reservations:
    www.statuecruises.com
    866-782-8834
    It is highly recommend that a reservation request be submitted at least one month prior to the trip.
  • Sample Itinerary:

    This itinerary is designed for a group of 55 with a mission briefing and a trip to Ellis Island. For groups over 50, an itinerary with both a mission briefing and a trip to Ellis Island is not recommended. Click Here for the itinerary.