Do you know how the first diplomatic passport came to exist? Have you heard of the Kadesh Peace Treaty? Why is there a pianist playing on the 1st floor of the General Assembly Building?
Visitors Services is pleased to offer staff members and delegates a unique opportunity on?Tuesday?13 January, Wednesday 14 January, and Friday 16 January, to get answers to these (and other) questions about the?renowned art pieces housed on the 2nd?floor of the Conference and General Assembly Buildings.
The United Nations Gifts collection is a combined group of artwork, historical objects, and architectural components that were officially donated to the United Nations by Member States, foundations, or?individual donors since 1950.
They represent a diversity of cultures and periods in history. These?gifts reflect?support for the United Nations¡¯ work to advance world peace, justice for all, and respect for human rights.
How to Join the "Gifts of the Second Floor"?Tour
Limited tickets are available and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis:?
A confirmation email and joining instructions will be sent a day prior to your scheduled tour.
Tours are offered?only to participants with?a valid UN ID. No exceptions will be made.
For additional information, please contact Rula Hinedi at?hinedi@un.org.
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