Gateway Arch National Park

Est. 2018National Park · National Park Service
Gateway Arch National Park — landscape
Daniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0
Established
February 22, 2018
Area
193 acres · 0 sq mi
State
Missouri
Coordinates
38.625, -90.185
Visitor centers
2
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Official park boundary · National Park Service

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.

Gateway Arch National Park is a national park of the United States located in St. Louis, Missouri, near the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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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

Source: National Park Service

Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19

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.

Per the National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04

  • Visit the Old Courthouse

    One of Gateway Arch National Park's visitor centers

  • Visit the Brick Mural

    The Tucker Theater mural at Gateway Arch National Park honors those who made the Arch possible. Created by artist Jay Tschetter, it features a 13-foot steel Arch model, construction scenes, and national landmarks. Made from 2,500 sculpted bricks, it was dedicated in 1998.

  • Explore the Museum under the Gateway Arch

    The Museum at the Gateway Arch covers 200 years of history about the westward expansion of the United States with an emphasis on St. Louis’ important role during that era.

  • Report for Duty

    Designed for visitors 5-12 (but open to all!) the Junior Ranger program is designed to help young visitors learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s.

  • Become a Trails & Rails Guide

    Have fun riding the train and sharing St. Louis area history!

  • A View From the Top

    Tram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's tallest monument.

  • Rise to the West

    Ascend the Grand Staircase or gently sloping ramps to the top for a fantastic view of the mighty Mississippi River.

  • Gateway Arch Wellness Challenge

    Gateway Arch National Park offers you multiple opportunities to improve your health through physical, mental and learning challenges.

Source: National Park Service

AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursBoat TourJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
fireworks in the sky over the Arch and city buildings with the river in the background
NPS Photos/Gateway Arch Media Services
statue of a woman and man embracing in behind a black iron gate in front of the Arch
NPS Photo/Sue Ford
looking up at the Gateway Arch against a cloudy blue sky with a orange reflection at the top
NPS Photo/Sue Ford
The Gateway Arch against clouds in a blue sky
NPS/Jennifer Clark
looking across the green lawn in Smith Square to the Old Courthouse
NPS photo/Jennifer Clark
looking up at the curve of the Gateway Arch against the sky
NPS Photo/Sue Ford
  • Gateway Arch Visitor Center
  • Old Courthouse

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