Collections


 
Section of room filled with rolled-up documents and shelves of gray archival boxes.

NPS Photo / Katherine Terry

Collections are maintained at our Research Center and Library. Staff provide reference services on thousands of artifacts, photographs, papers, and books pertaining to the history of the Gateway Arch National Park.

The Library and Archives facilities are not currently open to the public. However, some services are still available. Submit questions regarding museum and library collections to curator Jennifer Clark. Submit questions regarding archival collections to archivist Katherine Terry.


Gateway Arch National Park Research Center (CLOSED)
815 OLIVE ST, STE 20
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63101-1507

Gateway Arch National Park Library (CLOSED)
11 N 4TH ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63102-1810
 

Park Collections to Explore

  • Blue shelving with books. A table is in the forefront with information and other supplies.
    Library

    Books and magazines available to researchers studying American westward expansion, St. Louis history, and related subjects

  • Yellowed, torn page from a newspaper or directory. Placed on a bed of paper inside an archival box.
    Archives

    Records documenting the history of the Gateway Arch National Park and its interpretive themes

  • An old-fashioned glass jar labeled
    Museum

    Learn here about artifacts that did and didn't make it into the Gateway Arch or Old Courthouse museums

Last updated: June 23, 2025

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Mailing Address:

11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102

Phone:

314 655-1600

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