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Gateway Arch National Park

The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front

The blooming cherry trees in Kiener Plaza provide a wonderful foreground for the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse in spring.

Photo: NPS photo/Jennifer Clark

About

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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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 - 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

News

Aug 12, 2026

Gateway Arch National Park Invites Visitors to “Celebrate America’s Story” During National Park Week, August 22–30

Join Gateway Arch National Park in celebrating National Park Week from Aug. 22–30 with a series of fun and informative park activities and events at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. National Park Week is an annual celebration that invites everyone to discover and enjoy America’s 400+ national parks. 

Jul 1, 2026

Know Before You Go: Fourth of July at the Gateway Arch

Gateway Arch National Park is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend capped by Celebrate Saint Louis’s “Celebrate 250” event on the Arch grounds on July 3 and 4. With large crowds expected, the National Park Service encourages you to plan ahead and give yourself extra time to visit the Arch with extra security measures in place to ensure a safe celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location$19.00