United Nations Headquarters
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. donated $8.5 million to purchase the 18-acre East River site, and American Wallace Harrison worked with international consultants to create this striking headquarters. The United Nations was formed in 1945, to work for peace and economic and social well-being around the globe. Currently, 189 members meet in the General Assembly, the closest thing to a world parliament. Guided tours allow visitors to see the various council chambers, the General Assembly Hall, and many of the works by prominent artists, including Marc Chagall and Henry Moore.
Practical Information
First Avenue at 46th St
Open (for tours) 9:30am–4:45pm Mon– Fri, 10am–4:30pm Sat–Sun (Jan–Feb: Mon– Fri only) Admission charge www.un.org
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