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.
Photo: NPS Photos/Gateway Arch Media Services / NPS
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.
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Driving times from Gateway Arch National Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Entrance 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
Hours
Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum, and Ride to the Top
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Gateway Arch Grounds
- Mon
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Tue
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Wed
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Thu
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Fri
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Sat
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
- Sun
- 5:00AM - 11:00PM
Old Courthouse
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to enter Gateway Arch National Park?
- Entrance to Gateway Arch National Park starts at $19. See the fees section above for each pass and vehicle type.
- What is there to do at Gateway Arch National Park?
- Popular activities include Astronomy, Biking, Boat Tour, Bookstore and Park Store, Dining, Food.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Gateway Arch National Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site (20 min), Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (1 h 5 min), Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (1 h 37 min), Lincoln Home National Historic Site (1 h 37 min), New Philadelphia National Historic Site (2 h 20 min), George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (2 h 47 min).