Exhibits are free and open to the public. For more information about how to access United Nations Headquarters, please visit the Arrival page.
Memories
This exhibit aims to raise awareness about the human stories that lie at the heart of each victim and survivor of terrorism, as well as the long-lasting impact each terrorist attack has on its surviving victims. It also seeks to highlight the commonalities that connect victims across the world and to emphasize the importance of preventing terrorist attacks and the emergence of new victims. It is in connection with the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism (21 August).
This exhibit is organized by the Global Victims of Terrorism Support Programme of the Counter-Terrorism Center (UNCCT) of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT) and endorsed by the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (OCT).
On display until 27 August 2024
United by Common Bonds
This exhibition explores the common bonds expressed in the stories of people from all 17 situations in which the International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched investigations. It also spotlights some of the first recipients of ICC reparations orders, implemented by the Trust Fund for Victims. The exhibit is in connection with the Day of International Criminal Justice (17 July).
This exhibit is organized and endorsed by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
On display until 23 August 2024
Upcoming Exhibits
Between September 16th and October 4th 2024, United Nations Headquarters will be closed to visitors due to the 79th General Assembly Session.
The Global Peace Flag: Uniting the World
The Global Peace Flag aims to unite the world through art by repurposing fashion waste for a social cause. By transforming discarded garments into canvases, it not only reduces environmental impact but also fosters global unity through creative expression and a shared commitment to social responsibility. The initiative raises awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals in communities around the world.
This exhibit is organized by Runa Ray and endorsed by the UN SDG Action Campaign.
Coming October 2024
Pictures for the Human Rights
This exhibition features 30 pictures in which artists from many countries have interpreted the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in their own visual language. These images make human rights easier to understand in words and pictures, inspiring visitors to defend and promote Human Rights for everyone everywhere. The exhibit is in connection with Human Rights Day (10 December).
This exhibit is organized by the Pictures for the Human Rights e.V and endorsed by the Permanent Mission of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United Nations.
Coming December 2024
Ongoing Exhibit
Drawing by Hugh Ferriss for the Board of Design, 1947.
UN Headquarters: A Workshop for Peace
The exhibition features archival images of the planning and building of UNHQ between 1949 and 1952 and photos of the recently renovated compound. The exhibition also includes photos of the recently renovated UNHQ (renovation: 2008-2014).
The exhibition is organized by the Department of Global Communication.