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. Reclining Figure (1982) VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
This bronze statue was a gift from
the Henry Moore Foundation. Practical Information
1st Ave at 46th St.
Map 13 C5.
Tel (212) 963-8687.
Open 9am–4:30pm Mon–Fri,
10am–4:30pm Sat & Sun.
Closed Jan 1, Presidents’ Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Eid, Thanksgiving, Dec
25 (limited hours during year-end
hols). 7 8 Mon–Fri; must book
in advance; no children under 5.
0 = ∑ visit.un.org
Colors of the World
Flags of member nations fly in Transport
front of the UN complex. q 4, 5, 6, 7 and S to 42nd
St-Grand Central. @ M15,
M42, M50.

.General Assembly
This is the only UN organ in which
all member states are represented.
One regular, three-month session
is held each year.

Non-Violence (1988)
Luxembourg donated
this peace sculpture by
Karl Fredrik Reutersward.

Visitors’
entrance

Let Us Beat Swords into Plowshares
This bronze statue (1958) by
Soviet sculptor Evgeny Vuchetich
symbolizes the main goal
of the United Nations.

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