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Gateway Arch National Park
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Gateway Arch National Park

11 North 4th Street

St. Louis, MO

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the Top

Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 6:00PM

The Gateway Arch is open year-round, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Summer Hours (9am-6pm, Sunday through Thursday and 9am-8pm Friday and Saturday) run the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend and are the primary visitor season. During Regular Hours (the day after Labor Day through Friday before Memorial Day) we are open from 9am to 6pm. Around the holidays we occasionally have extended hours.

Gateway Arch Grounds

Monday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Tuesday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Wednesday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Thursday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Friday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday
5:00AM - 11:00PM

The park grounds are open daily, year round.

Old Courthouse

Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

The Old Courthouse renovation is complete, and it is now open to the public.

Fees & Passes

Timed Entry Reservation - Location

Prices vary by date of visit. Begin your tour with an interactive pre-boarding experience featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of Arch for exhilarating views. Please allow 45 - 60 minutes for your Tram Ride to the Top experience. Adult (16 and up): Starting at $15 Child (3-15): Starting at $11 Infant (2 and under): FREE Park Pass Holder: Starting at $12 Tickets available at www.gatewayarch.com

$19.00

Directions

For directions click on the provided link

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

Normal Daily Mean Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)* January - 29.3 February - 33.9 March - 45.1 April - 56.7 May - 66.1 June - 75.4 July - 79.8 August - 77.6 September - 70.2 October - 58.4 November - 46.2 December - 33.9 Average Percent of Days with Sunshine* January - 50% February - 52% March - 54% April - 56% May - 59% June - 66% July - 68% August - 65% September - 63% October - 60% November - 46% December - 53% *Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Activities

AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursBoat TourJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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