United Nations Headquarters

　　Guided Tours   The Conference Building houses the Security Council Chamber, the Economic and Social Council Chamber, and the Trusteeship Council Chamber. Visitors can also purchase United Nations stamps at the on-site post office and mail them from within the building. The building also contains restaurants, shops selling goods from around the world, and craft shops featuring artwork donated by member states. The Rose Garden, spanning 18 acres (72,842.4 square meters), offers a view of the East River.  Highlights   The United Nations allows visitors to enter and observe meetings on a first-come, first-served basis. Guided tours last about one hour. The complex includes the Secretariat Building, the domed General Assembly Hall, and the conference rooms in between. Tickets are available for United Nations General Assembly and Council meetings, which take place between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are free of charge.   Introduction   The iconic United Nations Building, standing 550 feet (approximately 167.64 meters) tall, was designed by a group of architects over the course of six years.   Transportation   M15, 17, 42, 50, 104 buses; Grand Central Station subway station   Location: First Avenue, New York, NY 10017  Tickets / Opening Hours
　　Adults $6.50, Students/Seniors $4.50, Children (ages 5–14) $3.50   Phone: 1-212-963-1234
　　Opening Hours: Daily from 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; January–February: Monday–Friday only, 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Guided tours are subject to a fee.

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