Entrance Fee
$19.00
/ Timed Entry Reservation - Location
Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Gateway Arch Visitor Center: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
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About the 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.
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What to See & 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 Tschetter, it features a 13-foot steel Arch model, construction scenes, and national landmarks. Made from 2,500 sculpted bricks, it was dedicated in 1998. The mural includes figures like Eero Saarinen, Luther Ely Smith, and others who played key roles in the Arch’s creation and legacy.
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 an emphasis on St. Louis’ important role during that era.
Report for Duty
Designed for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors 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!
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 tallest monument.
Self-Guided Tours
Walking Tour of the Gateway Arch grounds
Take a walk around the Gateway Arch grounds and explore this special place.
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 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.
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 in a courtroom there nearly 200 years ago.
Getting Here & Transit
Park Amenities
Permits & Reservations
Permits may be required
Some activities in Gateway Arch National Park — including backcountry camping, certain trails, and climbing routes — require advance permits. Check the official NPS website for current requirements before your visit.
Entrance Fees & Passes
Standard Fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$19.00Prices 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
Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the Top
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
Photos
statue of a woman and man embracing in behind a black iron gate in front of the Arch
The Gateway Arch against clouds in a blue sky
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
When to Go
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Best Time
Year-round
Trip Length
2-4 days
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