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

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

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Info

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 Photos

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

Credit: NPS photo/Jennifer Clark

The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front
Arch and clouds
The Gateway Arch reflected in the waters of of the north pond
looking across the green lawn in Smith Square to the Old Courthouse
West Entrance to the Gateway Arch Visitor Center
Gateway Arch
Dred and Harriet Scott statue in front of the columns of the Old Courthouse in the morning light
Gateway Arch at Sunrise
the sun coming up and illuminated clouds behind the Gateway Arch
People waiting on the Arch grounds waiting for the 4th of July Fireworks show to start.

Activities

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

Fees

Operating Hours

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.

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM

The park grounds are open daily, year round.

DayHours
Friday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Monday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Tuesday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Thursday
5:00AM - 11:00PM
Wednesday
5:00AM - 11:00PM

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

DayHours
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

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

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