Morning Light at the Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park · MO
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 report
Fee: Timed Entry Reservation - Location
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$19
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day; Closed Dec. 25, Christmas Day; Closed Jan. 1, New Years Day
Current Alerts
How this is rated
Good: no active alerts or closuresNo active alerts
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available15 activities
Park Name
InfoGateway Arch National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoMO
Phone
Info3146551600
jeff_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Gateway Arch Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Old Courthouse
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Colonization and Settlement + 14 more
Weather Info
InfoNormal 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 Novembe
Getting There
InfoFor directions click on the provided link
Location
Info38.6258° N, -90.1893° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website