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Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
National Park Service
U. S. Department of the Interior
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
314-655-1700

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial in St. Louis, Missouri consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse.

Gateway Arch | Museum of Westward Expansion
Old Courthouse | Hours of Operation

 


Gateway Arch
During a nation-wide competition in 1947, architect Eero Saarinen's inspired design for a 630-foot stainless steel arch was chosen as a perfect monument to the spirit of the western pioneers. Construction of the Arch began in 1963, and was completed on October 28, 1965, for a total cost of less than $15 million. The Arch has foundations sunk 45 feet into the ground, and is built to withstand earthquakes and high winds; it sways up to 1 inch in a 20 mph wind, and is built to sway up to 18 inches. Fees are charged to ride the unique tram system to the top.


Museum of Westward Expansion
The Museum of Westward Expansion, located below the Arch, is as large as a football field and contains an extensive collection of artifacts, mounted animal specimens, an authentic American Indian tipi, and an overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

 


Old Courthouse
Located just two blocks west of the Arch, the Old Courthouse is one of the oldest standing buildings in St. Louis, begun in 1839. It was here that the first two trials of Dred Scott for his freedom were held in 1847 and 1850. Today, the building houses a museum charting the history of the city of St. Louis and restored courtrooms.

 


Hours of Operation
The Gateway Arch and Museum of Westward Expansion are open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the summer months, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the winter. Fees are charged on a per-event basis.

The Old Courthouse is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Additional information is available upon request; call 314-655-1700.