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Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park is a National Park in Missouri. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Missouri National Park No entrance fee America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the 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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.Parking or transportation fees may apply.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. Fee details on nps.gov
Things to do
Travel aboard Trails & Rails: Amtrak’s Lincoln Service between St. Louis and Springfield
Enjoy your train ride and learn fascinating local history!
6 Hours Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed
Visit the Old Courthouse
One of Gateway Arch National Park's visitor centers
Year-round Pets allowed
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Activities the NPS lists for Gateway Arch.
AstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingFoodDiningPicnickingGuided ToursBoat TourJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The Gateway Arch is open year-round, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 6:00PM |
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 -…
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 3146551600
- [email protected]
- Address
- 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102
- Coordinates
- 38.6258, -90.1893· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Arch Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 6:00PM | 3146551600 | Yes |
| Old Courthouse | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | — | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.