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Gateway Arch National Park

National Park · Missouri

looking up at the curve of the Gateway Arch against the sky
Morning Light at the Gateway Arch Photo: NPS Photo/Sue Ford

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
$19 · timed entry reservation - location
Phone
3146551600
Address
11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102

About Gateway Arch

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.

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.

Monday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Changes to these hours

  • Closed Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, Nov 28: Closed
  • Closed Dec. 25, Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
  • Closed Jan. 1, New Years Day, Jan 1: Closed

Gateway Arch Grounds

The park grounds are open daily, year round.

Monday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday5:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Old Courthouse

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

Monday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Entrance fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19Prices 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

An America the Beautiful pass covers the entrance fee at every site that charges one.

Getting there

For directions click on the provided link

Weather

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

Things to do

Astronomy, Biking, Boat Tour, Bookstore and Park Store, Dining, Food, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Picnicking, Road Biking, Shopping, Stargazing.

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Gateway Arch ↗