About Gateway Arch National Park
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.
Quick Facts
Entrance Fees
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
Operating Hours
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.
Activities
Contact & Address
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Visit the Old Courthouse
One of Gateway Arch National Park's visitor centers
Visit the Brick Mural
The Tucker Theater mural at Gateway Arch National Park honors those who made the Arch possible. Created by artist Jay…
Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch
The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 200 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with…
Report for Duty
Designed for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors learn more…
Learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s.
Become a Trails & Rails Guide
Have fun riding the train and sharing St. Louis area history!
Trails & Rails volunteers ride Amtrak trains and share St. Louis area history with their fellow passengers.
A View From the Top
Tram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's…
Visitor Centers
Gateway Arch Visitor Center
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…
Hours: The most popular time to visit the Gateway Arch is in the summer when visiting hours are extended. If you are visiting in the winter, please see the exception below for winter hours.
Old Courthouse
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…
Hours: Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
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