https://www.nps.gov/jeff News releases from Gateway Arch National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2025-08-27-arch-60th.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:46:00 EST The Gateway Arch will celebrate its 60th anniversary this October. Gateway Arch National Park is inviting companies and designers to submit Arch-inspired logos by September 12 for possible inclusion in the exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2025-08-27-arch-60th.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2025-08-16-aam-re-accreditation.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:40:00 EST The Museum at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse Was Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2025-08-16-aam-re-accreditation.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/25-02-26-och-opening.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:30:00 EST Gateway Arch National Park and Gateway Arch Park Foundation will commemorate the reopening of this historic landmark with a free community festival honoring the St. Louis landmark’s significant role in American history. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/25-02-26-och-opening.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/meet-the-builders-of-the-iconic-gateway-arch.htm Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:16:00 EST Meet the men responsible for the construction of the 630-foot-tall shining symbol of St. Louis, the Gateway Arch. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/meet-the-builders-of-the-iconic-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-nearly-$200-000-to-preserve-the-delta-region-s-history-and-culture.htm Fri, 04 Oct 2024 02:47:00 EST Jefferson National Parks Association (JNPA) today announced the award of $186,756 in Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI) grants. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-nearly-$200-000-to-preserve-the-delta-region-s-history-and-culture.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/us-citizens-during-independence-day-celebration.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:31:00 EST USCIS to Welcome 50 New US Citizens During Independence Day Celebration at Gateway Arch National Park. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/us-citizens-during-independence-day-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/riverboats-at-the-gateway-arch-kick-off-60th-season.htm Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:48:00 EST Daily St. Louis Riverfront Cruises return Thursday, March 7 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/riverboats-at-the-gateway-arch-kick-off-60th-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-sees-2-4-million-visitors-in-2023.htm Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:41:00 EST ST. LOUIS, MO (February 27, 2024) — Visitation to Gateway Arch National Park continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recently-released National Park Service visitation figures. The figures report 2,422,836 visitors in 2023, a testament to the park’s world-class visitor experience and programming. Also, in 2023, the National Park Service adopted a more precise method to estimate visitors in Gateway Arch National Park. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-sees-2-4-million-visitors-in-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-updates-methodology-for-counting-visitors-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:06:00 EST Following a study of park visitation in 2021 and 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) adopted a more precise and accurate way to estimate visitors to Gateway Arch National Park, which includes the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, Museum at the Arch, the Old Courthouse, and the park grounds. The park had not significantly updated visitor counting methodology in decades, and new technologies allow for more accurate estimation of visitation to the park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-updates-methodology-for-counting-visitors-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/earn-your-riverboat-explorer-badge-aboard-a-st-louis-riverfront-cruise.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:57:00 EST New National Park Service Junior Ranger Program partners with Riverboats at the Gateway Arch https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/earn-your-riverboat-explorer-badge-aboard-a-st-louis-riverfront-cruise.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-park-foundation-s-free-concert-series-rockin-the-riverfront.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:01:00 EST Visitors to St. Louis' Riverfront can enjoy free live music and games every Friday and Saturday through July 29, courtesy of Gateway Arch Park Foundation. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-park-foundation-s-free-concert-series-rockin-the-riverfront.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-commemorates-juneteenth-with-inclusive-history-conference.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:05:00 EST Gateway Arch National Park is hosting the Gateway to Inclusive History Conference on Juneteenth, Monday, June 19, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-commemorates-juneteenth-with-inclusive-history-conference.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/star-gaze-this-summer-during-gateway-to-the-stars-events-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:31:00 EST Learn about astronomy and space this summer with the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/star-gaze-this-summer-during-gateway-to-the-stars-events-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-parks-association-offers-new-virtual-reality-experience-in-gateway-arch-lobby.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:05:00 EST The 3D experience titled ‘Cobblestones & Courage’ transports viewers to the St. Louis Riverfront of the 1850s. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-parks-association-offers-new-virtual-reality-experience-in-gateway-arch-lobby.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/ranger-led-summer-programming-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2023 06:02:00 EST Free family fun for all ages, all summer long. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/ranger-led-summer-programming-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:52:00 EST Lights will be off throughout the month of May 2023 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-park-foundation-receives-2-7-million-grant-from-missouri-department-of-economic-development-for-old-courthouse-renovation.htm Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:33:00 EST The renovation was one of two St. Louis-based projects selected that further the recovery of the tourism, travel and hospitality industries. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-park-foundation-receives-2-7-million-grant-from-missouri-department-of-economic-development-for-old-courthouse-renovation.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:13:00 EST ST. LOUIS— Join the National Park Service (NPS) in celebrating America’s national parks during National Park Week, April 22-30, 2023! https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-sees-41-attendance-increase-in-2022.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:27:00 EST Pandemic effect on tourism not entirely subsided, but visitation shows steady rebound https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-sees-41-attendance-increase-in-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-george-washington-with-historic-ball.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:19:00 EST Celebrate General Washington’s birthday like St. Louisans did in 1823 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-george-washington-with-historic-ball.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-and-gateway-arch-park-foundation-reach-next-milestone-toward-old-courthouse-renovation.htm Mon, 28 Nov 2022 10:01:00 EST $24,454,263 investment will restore and improve  the historic site of the pivotal Dred Scott case and hundreds suits for freedom as part of largest NPS public-private partnership   https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-and-gateway-arch-park-foundation-reach-next-milestone-toward-old-courthouse-renovation.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-receives-national-park-foundation-grant-for-park-s-every-kid-outdoors-program.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:38:00 EST Every Kid Outdoors allows fourth graders to visit national parks for free. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-receives-national-park-foundation-grant-for-park-s-every-kid-outdoors-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/-salute-to-veterans-tribute-at-the-gateway-arch-features-399th-army-band-missouri-brass-quintet.htm Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:43:00 EST ST. LOUIS (October 24, 2022)—Gateway Arch Park Foundation is proud to join forces with the National Park Service to present a “Salute to Veterans” on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1 p.m. The concert will take place at Luther Ely Smith Square on the Gateway Arch National Park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/-salute-to-veterans-tribute-at-the-gateway-arch-features-399th-army-band-missouri-brass-quintet.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-the-101st-birthday-of-dick-bowser.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:38:00 EST ST. LOUIS—The Gateway Arch’s Tram Ride to the Top is one of the most unique transportation systems in the world. The tram ride was invented by Richard “Dick” Bowser, who was born on September 15, 1921. In celebration of Bowser’s 101st birthday, the National Park Service will host a day of commemorative events honoring him and his crowning achievement on Thursday, September 15, 2022. (Bowser passed away on December 26, 2003, at 82 years old.) https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-the-101st-birthday-of-dick-bowser.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/mask-requirement.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:36:00 EST The park is implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors that will remain in effect until the high COVID-19 transmission and positivity rate in St. Louis City and County return to medium or low levels. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/mask-requirement.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/summertime-events-and-programming-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Wed, 25 May 2022 08:03:00 EST Free activities for all ages, all season long. Gateway Arch Summer Hours Saturday, May 28 through Labor Day, Monday, September 5, the Gateway Arch operates in extended summer hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The last Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch leaves approximately one hour before closing. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/summertime-events-and-programming-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/arch-lights-bird-migration.htm Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:14:00 EST The National Park Service will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night from May 1-14, 2022, due to the spring bird migration season. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/arch-lights-bird-migration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-2022-entrance-fee-free-days.htm Fri, 07 Jan 2022 02:56:00 EST Five days in 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. At Gateway Arch National Park the $3 entrance fee included in each adult Tram Ride to the Top ticket and adult Documentary Movie ticket is waived. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-2022-entrance-fee-free-days.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/1772-twelfth-afternoon-ball-at-the-gateway-arch.htm Mon, 03 Jan 2022 04:55:00 EST Experience the Sights and Sounds of an 18th-Century Holiday Ball. Gateway Arch National Park celebrates the end of the holiday season as St. Louisans did in 1772 with the Twelfth Afternoon Ball in the Gateway Arch Visitor Center on Saturday, January 8, 2022, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/1772-twelfth-afternoon-ball-at-the-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jeremy-sweat-selected-as-superintendent.htm Fri, 19 Nov 2021 11:27:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Bert Frost announced the selection of Jeremy Sweat as superintendent of Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. In this capacity Sweat will serve as the Group Superintendent overseeing operations at for both Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jeremy-sweat-selected-as-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-thanksgiving-holiday-hours.htm Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:03:00 EST ST. LOUIS—Gateway Arch National Park will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, and will re-open on Friday, Nov. 26. On Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27, the Visitor Center will operate on extended holiday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-thanksgiving-holiday-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/meet-the-builders-of-the-gateway-arch-in-celebration-of-monument-s-56th-anniversary.htm Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:59:00 EST On Oct. 23 and Oct. 28 from 10:00am to noon, come to the Gateway Arch to Meet the Builders! The National Park Service will host its annual reunion to honor the engineers, tradesmen and support staff who contributed to the construction of the Gateway Arch from 1963-1965. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/meet-the-builders-of-the-gateway-arch-in-celebration-of-monument-s-56th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights-for-fall-bird-migration.htm Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:37:00 EST Lights will be off September 18-30, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights-for-fall-bird-migration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:51:00 EST Highlights include yoga, Mississippi River clean-up, Great MonArch Migration Event, and a family movie night under the Arch. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/get-outdoors-day-at-gateway-arch.htm Tue, 22 Jun 2021 03:11:00 EST ST. LOUIS—June is Get Outdoors Month, and there is no better time to explore St. Louis’ urban national park! Gateway Arch National Park is hosting a day of free activities to encourage all ages to get outside and enjoy all the aspects of the newly-renovated park on Sunday, June 27. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/get-outdoors-day-at-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/safe-summertime-fun-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Thu, 06 May 2021 02:32:00 EST ST. LOUIS—This summer, include Gateway Arch National Park in your travel plans! The 91-acre urban national park invites visitors to take part in free, in-person and virtual activities all season long. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/safe-summertime-fun-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights-for-bird-migration-season.htm Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:15:00 EST ST. LOUIS—The National Park Service has announced it will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night May 1-14 due to bird migration season. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-to-turn-off-gateway-arch-exterior-lights-for-bird-migration-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-2021.htm Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:58:00 EST ST. LOUIS—Celebrate America’s national treasures during National Park Week, April 17-25! https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-national-park-week-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/two-gateway-arch-national-park-employees-earn-national-park-service-regional-awards.htm Mon, 01 Mar 2021 08:28:00 EST ST. LOUIS —The National Park Service has recognized two Gateway Arch National Park employees, Marcus Banks and James Cagle, with regional awards for their stewardship and contributions to preserving and protecting America’s national treasures. Gateway Arch National Park is part of Interior Regions 3, 4 & 5 in America’s Midwest; this region includes 61 national park sites spanning across 13 states. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/two-gateway-arch-national-park-employees-earn-national-park-service-regional-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:47:00 EST St. Louis-To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, NPS immediately implemented a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners and contractors. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/mask-requirement-for-covid-19-prevention-and-protection.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/old-courthouse-at-gateway-arch-national-park-to-undergo-renovations-in-2021.htm Wed, 03 Feb 2021 03:01:00 EST Final component of CityArchRiver project to bring new museum exhibit galleries and numerous accessibility and structural improvements to historic building. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/old-courthouse-at-gateway-arch-national-park-to-undergo-renovations-in-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail has released its 2020 Annual Report. The report documents a year of partnerships and projects with the common goal of commemorating and protecting the 4,900 mile historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Pittsburgh to the Pacific. https://www.nps.gov/lecl/learn/news/progress-in-a-year-of-challenges-lewis-and-clark-national-historic-trail-2020-annual-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-announces-holiday-hours.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:40:00 EST Gateway Arch National Park has announced special hours to coincide with the holiday season. December 23 through January 3, the Gateway Arch is operating in extended holiday hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Arch is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and will close early at 4 p.m. on December 24 & 31. (Hours are subject to change. Please check gatewayarch.com or nps.gov/jeff before your visit to confirm.) https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-announces-holiday-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-new-deputy-superintendent.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:26:00 EST 28-year National Park Service veteran previously served as superintendent of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-new-deputy-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/spend-thanksgiving-weekend-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:14:00 EST Extended park hours highlight holiday weekend. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/spend-thanksgiving-weekend-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/submit-your-photos-of-the-gateway-arch-in-celebration-of-the-monument-s-55th-birthday.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:47:00 EST ST. LOUIS (October 27, 2020) – Happy birthday, Gateway Arch! Photos to be included in a commemorative digital collage. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/submit-your-photos-of-the-gateway-arch-in-celebration-of-the-monument-s-55th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-increases-visitor-access-to-documentary-movie-experience.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2020 03:17:00 EST Gateway Arch National Park is continuing to increase access to visitor activities by expanding visitor accessibility to the Documentary Movie experience. Shown in the Gateway Arch’s Tucker Theater, Monument to the Dream is a 1967 Academy Award-nominated film that chronicles the construction of the Gateway Arch. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-increases-visitor-access-to-documentary-movie-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-turn-off-exterior-lights-during-bird-migration-season.htm Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:55:00 EST The National Park Service has announced it will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night September 18-30, due to bird migration season. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-turn-off-exterior-lights-during-bird-migration-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-saturday-september-26-2020.htm Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:21:00 EST On Saturday, September 26 – National Public Lands Day – the National Park Service will celebrate the connection between people and green spaces in our community with virtual and distanced programming highlighting the importance of caring for our public lands and the health benefits these spaces provide. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-national-public-lands-day-saturday-september-26-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-reopen-tram-ride-to-the-top-beginning-tuesday-september-1.htm Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:37:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2020, Gateway Arch National Park will begin entering Phase II of reopening the park. The highlight will be that starting at 10:00 a.m., limited access to “The Tram Ride to the Top” of the Gateway Arch will open to the public with reservations. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-reopen-tram-ride-to-the-top-beginning-tuesday-september-1.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-and-old-courthouse-to-be-illuminated-purple-and-gold.htm Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:01:00 EST To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote, Gateway Arch National Park will illuminate the Arch and Old Courthouse purple and gold at night on Wednesday, August 26. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-and-old-courthouse-to-be-illuminated-purple-and-gold.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/19th-amendment-forward-into-light.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:13:00 EST The National Park Service will join the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission and sites across the U.S. to illuminate the country in purple and gold on August 26 in celebration of 100 years of women's constitutional right to vote. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/19th-amendment-forward-into-light.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-delays-phase-ii-visitor-access.htm Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:45:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gateway Arch National Park will delay Phase II access originally scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 8 due to an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the State of Missouri. Phase II includes the reopening of the Tram Ride to the Top and Documentary Movie as well as outdoor National Park Service programming. These experiences will remain unavailable until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-delays-phase-ii-visitor-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-increase-recreational-access.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2020 05:57:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Gateway Arch National Park is increasing recreational access to the Tram Ride to the Top and Documentary Movie experiences. The National Park Service (NPS) is working service-wide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-increase-recreational-access.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:18:00 EST Timed ticket reservations required and Tram Ride to the Top remains unavailable. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-begin-phased-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/riverboats-at-the-gateway-arch-reopen-to-the-public.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:50:00 EST The Gateway Arch Riverboats are up and running, so head on down to the St. Louis Riverfront and come aboard. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/riverboats-at-the-gateway-arch-reopen-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-turn-off-exterior-lights-during-bird-migration.htm Fri, 01 May 2020 09:36:00 EST ST. LOUIS-The National Park Service has announced it will not illuminate the Gateway Arch at night May 1-14, 2020, due to bird migration season. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-turn-off-exterior-lights-during-bird-migration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-temporarily-close.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:44:00 EST Temporary closure of the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse due to COVID-19 health situation. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-to-temporarily-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-george-washington-s-birthday-as-st-louisans-did-in-1860.htm Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:10:00 EST You’re invited! On Saturday, Feb. 22, the National Park Service celebrates President George Washington and his contributions to American history with an authentic birthday ball in his honor. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-george-washington-s-birthday-as-st-louisans-did-in-1860.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/ghosts-of-the-arch-grounds.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:00:00 EST Our traditional favorite "Ghosts of the Gateway Arch" is a ranger led sunset historical talk to be presented on October 25th. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/ghosts-of-the-arch-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/public-invited-to-meet-the-builders-of-the-gateway-arch.htm Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:34:00 EST This event is to celebrate the 54th anniversary of the building of the Gateway Arch monument. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/public-invited-to-meet-the-builders-of-the-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-announces-upcoming-gateway-to-the-stars-events.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:00:00 EST Mark your calendars for Animals of the Park on September 7 and Ghosts of the Arch Grounds on October 5 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-announces-upcoming-gateway-to-the-stars-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-apollo-with-gateway-to-the-stars-event.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:22:00 EST Discover the past, present and future of exploration of the moon and take part in stargazing on the Arch grounds on Saturday, August 17 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-apollo-with-gateway-to-the-stars-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-to-the-star-kids-explorer-night.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:32:00 EST Gateway to the Stars Kids' Explorer Night. Galileoscope Workshop- Our Sky Ranger will help children 5-12 to build and bring home their very own working telescope. The Galileoscope is based upon the telescope that the famed scientist used. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-to-the-star-kids-explorer-night.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-moon-landing-anniversary.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2019 09:29:00 EST Gateway Arch National Park commemorates the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and continues the 10th season of it's successful Gateway to the Stars program on Saturday, June 15th with "The Apollo Missions and the Future of Human Space Exploration," a program by Washington University Ph.D. candidate Anna Schonwald, as well as stargazing on the Arch grounds. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-national-park-celebrates-moon-landing-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-celebrates-national-park-week.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2019 04:10:00 EST Featuring Junior Ranger Day, B.A.R.K. Ranger Day and Park Rx Day. ST. LOUIS—The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate America’s treasures during National Park Week, April 20-28, 2019. At Gateway Arch National Park, visitors are encouraged to take a Tram Ride to the Top of the Arch, watch the award-winning documentary Monument to the Dream in the monument’s Tucker Theater, visit the Old Courthouse and explore the newly renovated Gateway Arch park grounds. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-celebrates-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-season-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:15:00 EST The National Park Service invites visitors to take in the sights and the sounds of the season and celebrate the holidays at Gateway Arch National Park. All events are free and open to all ages. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-season-at-gateway-arch-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fitzs-root-beer-presents-jnpa-with-check.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:58:00 EST This summer local soft drink maker Fitz's Root Beer partnered with Jefferson National Parks Association to sell there limited addition Gateway Arch Root Beer. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fitzs-root-beer-presents-jnpa-with-check.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/new-lighting-illuminates-the-gateway-arch.htm Tue, 14 Aug 2018 11:27:00 EST New exterior lights to fully illuminate the iconic Gateway Arch at night have been installed at Gateway Arch National Park and will be operational on August 13, 2018, at 10;00 P.M. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/new-lighting-illuminates-the-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/grand-opening-events-for-new-gateway-arch-national-park-experience.htm Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:34:00 EST Ribbon cutting, dignitaries, community celebration, summer social. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/grand-opening-events-for-new-gateway-arch-national-park-experience.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/old-courthouse-celebrates-george-washington-with-historic-birthday-ball.htm Mon, 29 Jan 2018 04:51:00 EST Celebrate General Washington's birthday as St. Louisans did in 1858 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/old-courthouse-celebrates-george-washington-with-historic-birthday-ball.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fair-saint-louis-to-return-to-gateway-arch-grounds.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:18:00 EST America’s Biggest Birthday Party Will Mark the Grand Opening of the New Arch Experience https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fair-saint-louis-to-return-to-gateway-arch-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-community-assistance-program-directory.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:38:00 EST $450,000 grant awarded to build soccer field in Wellston, Missouri https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-releases-community-assistance-program-directory.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-june-14.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2017 08:36:00 EST Approximately 27 prospective citizens will take oath on Flag Day at the Old Courthouse https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-june-14.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/summer-events-at-the-gateway-arch-and-old-courthouse.htm Fri, 26 May 2017 07:40:00 EST Jefferson National Expansion Memorial announces family-friendly activities from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day at the Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse. “Summertime is fun time in the park,” said Rhonda Schier, Chief of Museum Services and Interpretation. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/summer-events-at-the-gateway-arch-and-old-courthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-announces-commitment-to-park-rx-national-community-health-and-wellness-initiative.htm Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:45:00 EST Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is proud to announce its commitment to Park Prescriptions, or Park Rx, a growing national movement in which doctors from across the U.S. are encouraging their patients to visit their local parks in an effort to promote health and wellness practices. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-announces-commitment-to-park-rx-national-community-health-and-wellness-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/free-programming-during-national-park-week.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:58:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate 101 years of service during Junior Ranger Day and National Park Week, April 15-23, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/free-programming-during-national-park-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/special-programming-during-womens-history-month.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2017 02:50:00 EST LOUIS—Throughout March, National Park Service staff at the Old Courthouse in Downtown St. Louis hosts special programs and events that spotlight nationally significant, local history during Women’s HistoryMonth. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/special-programming-during-womens-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/special-programming-commemorating-the-anniversary-of-the-dred-scott-decision.htm Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:31:00 EST The first weekend in March, the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis will host special programs that spotlight enslaved African American Dred Scott’s historic suit for freedom, which he launched in 1846. The case’s lowerReenactment of the Dred and Harriet Scott Case Saturday and Sunday, March 4 & 5 at 2:00 p.m. The enslaved Scott family—including Dred, Harriet, and their daughters—sued for their freedom from slavery prior to the Civil War. In one of the Old Courthouse’s restored courtrooms, park rangers will facilitate a mock trial, and participants will read printed scripts, taking on the roles of the people involved in Mr. and Mrs. Scott’s 1850 trial.court trials were heard in 1847 and 1850 at the Old Courthouse. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/special-programming-commemorating-the-anniversary-of-the-dred-scott-decision.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-receives-exterior-lighting-upgrades.htm Tue, 10 Jan 2017 07:16:00 EST Monument will be unlit while lighting panels are replaced. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-receives-exterior-lighting-upgrades.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-museum-to-get-new-exhibits.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2016 02:08:00 EST National Park Service Awards 17.1 Million Small Business Contract. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-museum-to-get-new-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-tram-operations-temporarily-suspended.htm Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:49:00 EST Arch Visitor Center, Monument to the Dream movie, and Arch Store will remain open Old Courthouse will continue to operate normally. Tram rides will resume in spring 2017. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-tram-operations-temporarily-suspended.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jeff-announces-details-for-national-park-service-centennial-celebration.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:09:00 EST Commemoration ceremony, birthday party and special Centennial programs planned. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jeff-announces-details-for-national-park-service-centennial-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-offers-free-admission-15-days-in-2016.htm Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:57:00 EST The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and Jefferson National Expansion Memorial wants to celebrate! Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will waive entrance fees on 15 special days in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-offers-free-admission-15-days-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/michael-ward-new-super-at-jeff.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2016 02:21:00 EST OMAHA− Michael M. Ward, a 32-year veteran of the National Park Service, has been selected as the new Superintendent at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. Ward has been in the Acting position since December 3, 2015, upon the retirement of former superintendent Thomas A. Bradley. Ward has served in the Midwest Region (MWR) of the National Park Service for his entire 32-year career. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/michael-ward-new-super-at-jeff.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/free-special-programming-during-african-american-heritage-month.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 10:01:00 EST On weekends during February 2016, visit the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis to learn more about history in your hometown during African-American Heritage Month. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/free-special-programming-during-african-american-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:30:00 EST This birthday celebration includes events at the Gateway Arch with fee-free day, kids activities and more. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-99th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-details-of-50th-anniversary-celebration.htm Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:12:00 EST October 2015 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the Gateway Arch. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/gateway-arch-announces-details-of-50th-anniversary-celebration.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/Gateway-Arch-Exterior-Staining-Study-Finds-No-Significant-Issues.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2015 06:42:00 EST Industrial Rope Access project determines stains are a combination of original construction markings, accumulation of residues, and graffiti. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/Gateway-Arch-Exterior-Staining-Study-Finds-No-Significant-Issues.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/museum-of-westward-expansion-closing.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:48:00 EST Old Courthouse to serve as Gateway Arch Ticketing and Visitor Center during construction. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/museum-of-westward-expansion-closing.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/presidents-budget-requests-3-billion-for-national-park.htm Tue, 03 Feb 2015 06:01:00 EST Innovative Centennial Proposes Robust Investment to Revitalize National Parks and Public Lands for the Next Century. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/presidents-budget-requests-3-billion-for-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/great-rivers-greenway-to-reopen-south-portion-of-riverfront.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2015 02:52:00 EST Everything you need to know about accessing the Gateway Arch, riverboats and Laclede's Landing during CityArchRiver construction. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/great-rivers-greenway-to-reopen-south-portion-of-riverfront.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-contract-for-north-gateway-construction.htm Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:49:00 EST Gateway Arch parking garage to close permanently December 1; Arch will remain open to visitors. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-contract-for-north-gateway-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-contract-for-renovation-of-luther-ely-smith-square.htm Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:24:00 EST Gateway Arch to Remain Open During Construction https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-awards-contract-for-renovation-of-luther-ely-smith-square.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/facts-about-tree-replacement-on-the-arch-grounds.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2014 11:36:00 EST Due to the impending Emerald Ash Borer infestation in the area, the Rosehill ash trees on the grounds will be replaces with London Plane trees. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/facts-about-tree-replacement-on-the-arch-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/st-louis-symphony-comes-to-old-courthouse.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2014 04:11:00 EST St. Louis Symphony Comes to the Old Courthouse for St. Louis Landmark Series. Free lunchtime community concert features string quintet. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/st-louis-symphony-comes-to-old-courthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-solicits-proposals-for-luther-ely-smith-square.htm Wed, 27 Aug 2014 05:43:00 EST A meeting will be held for all interested contractors on Thursday, September 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark (1 S. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo 63102) https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-solicits-proposals-for-luther-ely-smith-square.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-98th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:35:00 EST Celebrations at the Gateway Arch include kid's activities, Flicks and Foodies, and fee-free day. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-the-98th-birthday-of-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-receives-2014-americas-best-idea-grant.htm Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:53:00 EST Jefferson National Expansion memorial is one of 39 national parks selected to receive a 2014 America's Best Idea grant. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-receives-2014-americas-best-idea-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-solicits-proposals-for-north-grounds-component-of-cityarchriver-2015-project.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2014 03:56:00 EST ALL companies interested in this project are encouraged to attend this event on July 22, at 9:00 a.m. at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-solicits-proposals-for-north-grounds-component-of-cityarchriver-2015-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-july-3.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 03:39:00 EST In celebration of Independence Day, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will host a Naturalization Ceremony on July 3 at the Old Courthouse. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jefferson-national-expansion-memorial-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-july-3.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-national-get-outdoors-day-with-get-outdoors-at-the-gateway-arch.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2014 05:31:00 EST Free event features rock climbing wall, family fun walk, hoop dance, Ultimate Frisbee, fly tying and casting, orienteering, geocaching, solar cooking and much more. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/celebrate-national-get-outdoors-day-with-get-outdoors-at-the-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-solicits-proposals-for-south-grounds-project.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:55:00 EST More details on the project and instructions on how to submit a proposal can be found at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=66ca3b8e263fc0a93b328597dc06b6ad&tab=core&_cview=1 Responses are due within 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-solicits-proposals-for-south-grounds-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/london-planetree-selected-to-replace-rosehill-ash-trees-on-gateway-arch-grounds.htm Wed, 29 May 2013 03:43:00 EST St. Louis, Missouri – The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that the London Planetree has been selected as the tree species that will replace the threatened Rosehill ash trees on the Gateway Arch Grounds. The London Planetree was selected in consultation with the CityArchRiver 2015 design team, led by Michael VanValkenburgh Associates, with guidance from local tree experts with organizations such as the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Botanical Garden. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/london-planetree-selected-to-replace-rosehill-ash-trees-on-gateway-arch-grounds.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fonsi-issued-for-cityarchriver-elements.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 04:32:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is pleased to announce the availability of the finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment for Implementing CityArchRiver Initiative Elements at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/fonsi-issued-for-cityarchriver-elements.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/the-2013-national-historic-landmark-photo-contest.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:31:00 EST No-Fooling-It's Time to Get Snapping! https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/the-2013-national-historic-landmark-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/200th-anniversary-of-the-war-of-1812-in-st-louis.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:02:00 EST Living History reenactment of the War of 1812 in St. Louis. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/200th-anniversary-of-the-war-of-1812-in-st-louis.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-environmental-assessment.htm Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:34:00 EST The National Park Service has released its Environmental Assessment (EA) for Implenting CityArchRiver 2015 Initiative Elements at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-public-comment-on-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/maplewood-richmond-heights-elementary-school-as-museum.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:39:00 EST School-wide exhibit will chronicle students' experiences working along side National Park Service education staff, provide unique insight for visitors. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/maplewood-richmond-heights-elementary-school-as-museum.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/stains-on-the-arch.htm Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:45:00 EST A report issued by the Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Engineering Firm of Chicago on September 7, 2012 indicates that the corrosion sighted in recent years on the exterior of the Gateway Arch is not structural in origin and that the Arch is as sound today as the day it was built. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/stains-on-the-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/stains-on-gateway-arch-indicate-no-structural-concerns.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:27:00 EST A report issued by the Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Engineering Firm of Chicago on September 7, 2012 indicates that the corrosion sighted in recent years on the exterior of the Gateway Arch is not structural in origin and that the Arch is as sound today as the day it was built. After an extensive study of the interior and exterior of the Arch, as well as other stainless steel structures built before or at the same time as the Arch, the engineers concluded that the Arch is in excellent structural shape. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/stains-on-gateway-arch-indicate-no-structural-concerns.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/active-duty-military-pass.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 11:55:00 EST Free National Parks Pass for Active Duty Military https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/active-duty-military-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/vintage-baseball-games-and-activities-at-the-gateway-arch-2012.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:42:00 EST Vintage Baseball games and activities to take place on the Gateway Arch grounds. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/vintage-baseball-games-and-activities-at-the-gateway-arch-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:59:00 EST A new NPS report shows that visitors to the park in 2010 spent nearly $98.5 million on their visit, supporting more than 1,300 jobs in the St. Louis area. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/visitors-money-jobs.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/award-winning-director-to-show-film-underground.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:43:00 EST Award winning director Akil DuPont who directed, and co-wrote, and served as the musical director for his short film "Underground", a slave story told through song, will present and discuss his inspirations, along with making a film with historic impact. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/award-winning-director-to-show-film-underground.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/award-winning-director-to-make-presentation-at-the-old-courthouse.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:21:00 EST Award winning director Akil DuPont who directed, co-wrote and served as Musical Director for his short film "Underground". a slave story told through song, will present and discuss his inspirations, along with making a film with historic impact. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/award-winning-director-to-make-presentation-at-the-old-courthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/joe-jones-painting.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:52:00 EST Riverfront, a painting by St. Louis-born Joe Jones is now on display in the administrative office area of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/joe-jones-painting.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/vintage-baseball-at-the-gateway-arch.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:53:00 EST Local teams will play baseball under the Gateway Arch as they were played during the gam's formative years in the 19th century. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/vintage-baseball-at-the-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/paint-the-parks-exhibit.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2011 10:12:00 EST Paint the Parks returns to the Old Courthouse and the Mini50 will be exhibited at the Gateway Arch for the first time in the Special Exhibits Gallery. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/paint-the-parks-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/view-from-the-park-photography-contest-winners.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:03:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winners of the "View from the Park" Photography Contest. All winning photos are on display at the Gateway Arch now through September 15. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/view-from-the-park-photography-contest-winners.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-environmental-assessment.htm Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:00:00 EST Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Announces Public Comment Period for the Emerald Ash Borer Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/view-from-the-park-ends-july-31.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:26:00 EST The National Park Service "View from the Park" Photo Contest Ends July 31. Last Chance to Enter Free Photo Contest for Participants of All Ages. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/view-from-the-park-ends-july-31.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2010-extended-hours.htm Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:00:00 EST Day after Thanksgiving marks one of the busiest days of the year at the Arch and launches holiday season of events at the Old Courthouse https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/2010-extended-hours.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/artist-speaker-series.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Local artist to speak about "Paint the Parks" top 100 paintings at the Old Courthouse. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/artist-speaker-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/public-meeting-on-emerald-ash-borer.htm Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST Threat of Emerald Ash Borer to Rosehill Ash trees on Arch grounds to be discussed at public meeting at Old Courthouse. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/public-meeting-on-emerald-ash-borer.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/sructural-study-on-gateway-arch.htm Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Service awards contract for the Structural Study on Gateway Arch. Study is part of the ongoing assessment and preservation of the Gateway Arch at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/sructural-study-on-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/saarinens-100th-birthday.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/saarinens-100th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-awareness-week.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST National Park Service Observes Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week May 23-29 https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/emerald-ash-borer-awareness-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/memorial-day-weekend-living-history-program.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/memorial-day-weekend-living-history-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-competition-announced.htm Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay today launched an international design competition to invigorate the park and city areas surrounding of one of the world’s most iconic monuments, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-competition-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-final-gmp-preferred-alternate-selected.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST St. Louis, MO - The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the signing of the Record of Decision for the Final General Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (GMP/EIS) for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (commonly referred to as the Gateway Arch). The Final GMP/EIS was released to the public October 23, 2009 for one last public review prior to signing the decision document that signifies the completion of the planning process. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-final-gmp-preferred-alternate-selected.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-releases-final-general-management-plan.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST St. Louis, MO - Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Superintendent Tom Bradley announced today that the final General Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (Final GMP/EIS) is now available for public review. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/jnem-releases-final-general-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/artists-solo-canoe-journey.htm Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST From March 21, 2009 to June 21, 2009, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial will display an exhibit entitled The River Inside: Photographs by john Guider, at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/artists-solo-canoe-journey.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-announces-preferred-alternative.htm Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST The General Management Plan Alternative #3 for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial is the preferred plan choice for the park. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/nps-announces-preferred-alternative.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-unveils-new-childrens-website.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST The Kids Zone, a new addition to the National Park Service's website, http:/www.nps.gov is designed to connect children with the country's 391 National Park sites. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-unveils-new-childrens-website.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/raise-garrison-flag-at-historic-old-courthouse.htm Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST National Park Service to raise Garrison flag inside Historic Old Court House https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/raise-garrison-flag-at-historic-old-courthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2008.htm Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Saturday, April 26, 2008, is Junior Ranger Day 2008. Visit the Gateway Arch and earn a commemorative Junior Ranger badge. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-re-opens-gateway-arch.htm Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Acting Superintendent Frank Mares today announced the re-opening of the tram in the south leg og the Gateway Arch on Friday, March 14. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/national-park-service-re-opens-gateway-arch.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/junior-ranger-essay-contest.htm Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/junior-ranger-essay-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/pastcast-special-audio-tour.htm Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/pastcast-special-audio-tour.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-at-the-courthouse.htm Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST New citizens will be Naturalized at the Old Courthouse in commemoration of Constitution Day. https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/naturalization-ceremony-at-the-courthouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/winter-hours.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST Winter Hours for Jefferson National Expansion Memorial https://www.nps.gov/jeff/learn/news/winter-hours.htm