Gateway Arch National Park
National Park · MO
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/jeff
- Location
- Gateway Arch National Park (38.626, -90.189)
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Passport stamp locations
- Gateway Arch Visitor Center
- Old Courthouse
- Old Courthouse
Hours
Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the Toptoday: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 6:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 6:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 6:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 6:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 6:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 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 Groundstoday: 5:00AM - 11:00PM
Visitor centers
2
- Gateway Arch Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 6:00PMDirections
- Old Courthousetoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
1
Walking Tour of the Gateway Arch grounds30–45 minutes · 7 stops
Take a walk around the Gateway Arch grounds and explore this special place.
Entrance fees
1
- Timed Entry Reservation - Location — $19.00
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
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