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.
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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
Entrance Fees
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
$19.00
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. 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
Operating 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.
Monday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 6:00PM
Gateway Arch Grounds
The park grounds are open daily, year round.
Monday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Tuesday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Wednesday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Thursday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Friday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday5:00AM - 11:00PM
Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse renovation is complete, and it is now open to the public.
Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Common questions
Planning Gateway Arch
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
No park-wide entry reservation is required for Gateway Arch. Cave tours, campgrounds, or activity passes may still need advance booking — see Overview on this page for fees, hours, and what to book ahead.
