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looking up at the curve of the Gateway Arch against the sky Photo: NPS Photo/Sue Ford

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park · Missouri

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St.

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  • LocationSt. Louis, MO
  • Entrance $19 timed entry reservation - location
  • HoursDaily, 9:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Weather now69°F Partly Cloudy
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Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.

Topics
  • African American Heritage
  • Architecture and Building
  • Civil Rights
  • Colonization and Settlement
  • Engineering
  • Explorers and Expeditions
  • Homesteading
  • Indian and Frontier Wars
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  • Landscape Design
  • Monuments and Memorials
  • Native American Heritage
  • Presidents
  • Social Movements
  • Voting Rights and Suffrage
  • Wars and Conflicts
  • Westward Expansion
  • Women's History
statue of a woman and man embracing in behind a black iron gate in front of the Arch
Dred and Harriet Scott statue at Gateway Arch National Park — NPS Photo/Sue Ford

Things to Do

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Facilities & Services

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Visitor Centers

  • Old Courthouse

    Old Courthouse

    Visitor Center

    This historic building features modern exhibits on the United States court system and on Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom from slavery in a courtroom…

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    This historic building features modern exhibits on the United States court system and on Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom from slavery in a courtroom there nearly 200 years ago.

Other Visitor Services

  • West Entrance to Arch Visitor Center

    Gateway Arch Visitor Center

    Facility

    The Gateway Arch Visitor Center, located directly under the Gateway Arch, is the central location for the journey to the top, the Arch Museum, the film Monument to the…

    11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO (314) 655-1600 Directions

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    The Gateway Arch Visitor Center, located directly under the Gateway Arch, is the central location for the journey to the top, the Arch Museum, the film Monument to the Dream, the Arch Store and the Arch cafe. Enter the Visitor Center from Smith Square to the west of the Arch directly across from the Old Courthouse. The North and South legs of the Gateway Arch are exit only from the visitor center and museum.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Daily, 9:00AM - 6:00PM · Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the Top

Hours by area (3)
  • Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the TopDaily, 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.

    Monday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 6:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 6:00PM
  • Gateway Arch GroundsDaily, 5:00AM - 11:00PM

    The park grounds are open daily, year round.

    Monday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Tuesday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Wednesday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Thursday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Friday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Saturday5:00AM - 11:00PM
    Sunday5:00AM - 11:00PM
  • Old CourthouseDaily, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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

    Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
    Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Entrance fees

  • $19Timed Entry Reservation - Location
Fee details
  • Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19

    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

Address

11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

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Weather & conditions

69°F
Partly Cloudy · feels like 61°
  • Today 71° 58°
    Sunny
    70% rain
  • Tomorrow 77° 53°
    Sunny
    3% rain
  • Sunday 80° 62°
    Overcast
    5% rain

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What to expect by season

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

Upcoming Events

2 coming up

  • B.A.R.K. Ranger: B.A.R.K. Costume Parade

    10:00 AM–11:00 AM Meet outside the Gateway Arch visitor center entrance Free

    About

    B.A.R.K. Ranger events are always free and open to everyone. Dogs must be leashed and friendly. All events will start at 10:00 a.m. at the park entrance. Since B.A.R.K. Ranger events are held outdoors, they will be cancelled in case of inclement weather. 

  • Ghosts of the Arch Grounds

    06:30 PM–09:00 PM Free

    About

    The area where the Gateway Arch stands today has always been central to local history. Learn about the various “incarnations” of the Park Grounds and the fortunes and misfortunes of historical figures such as Eero Saarinen, James Eads, Thomas Targee, Percy Green, and Kenneth Swyers. Meet at the Entrance Plaza outside the Arch Visitor Center.

Photos

  • The Gateway Arch against clouds in a blue sky
    The Gateway Arch — NPS/Jennifer Clark
  • looking across the green lawn in Smith Square to the Old Courthouse
  • looking up at the Gateway Arch against a cloudy blue sky with a orange reflection at the top
  • Dred and Harriet Scott statue in front of the columns of the Old Courthouse in the morning light
  • The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front
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Getting There

11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

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Mailing address: 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

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