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Old Courthouse

Passport stampWheelchair accessibleRestroomsIn Gateway Arch National Park
A stately white building with a green dome at the top
This building used to be the tallest landmark in St. Louis · NPS Photo / Jennifer Clark
Town
St. Louis, MO
Services listed
12
Coordinates
38.6257, -90.1893
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38.6257, -90.1893 · Park boundary: National Park Service

About · Real sources only

This historic building features modern exhibits on the United States court system and on Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom from slavery in a courtroom there nearly 200 years ago.

Hours & season
Every day
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

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

What's here · 12 listed by the NPS
Accessible RoomsAutomated EntranceBenches/SeatingElevatorHistorical/Interpretive Information/ExhibitsInformationInformation - Ranger/Staff Member PresentJunior Ranger ActivityJunior Ranger Booklet AvailableRestroomWheelchair AccessibleWheelchairs Available

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

Passport stamp

Junior Ranger, Arch Picture, Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and Old Courthouse.

Getting there

Directly across the street from the Gateway Arch's entrance.

Photos · Real imagery only
A colorful view of the artwork frescos on the ceiling of the old courthouse
NPS Photo
Contact
Address11 N 4th St · St. Louis, MO 63102
Official pageOn nps.gov →
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