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The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front

The blooming cherry trees in Kiener Plaza provide a wonderful foreground for the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in spring.

Arch reaching toward the clouds.

The Gateway Arch reflected in the waters of of the north pond

A walk around the Gateway Arch grounds provide many chances to view the Arch from many different angles.

The Old Courthouse

West Entrance to the Gateway Arch Visitor Center

Welcome to the Gateway Arch

Over a million people visit the Gateway Arch each year.

The Old Courthouse

The sunrise coming up behind the Gateway Arch.

the sun coming up and illuminated clouds behind the Gateway Arch

Sunrise at the Gateway Arch

People waiting on the Arch grounds waiting for the 4th of July Fireworks show to start.

A large crowd waits for the fireworks show to start at the Gateway Arch

Physical Address:

11 North 4th Street

St. Louis, MO 63102

Mailing Address:

11 North 4th Street

St. Louis, MO 63102

contact-details

Phone Number: 3146551600 Voice
Phone Number: 3146551641 Fax
Phone Number: 18007352966 TTY

Email Address: jeff_superintendent@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

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

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

For directions click on the provided link

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

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.

Exceptions:

Summer Hours (May 23, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

Closed Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)

Closed Dec. 25, Christmas Day (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

Closed Jan. 1, New Years Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

Gateway Arch Grounds

The park grounds are open daily, year round.

Old Courthouse

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

Weather Information:

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