Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Safety

Due to security measures at the Gateway Arch, all visitors must pass through a security checkpoint. No weapons — including pepper spray and fixed blade knives — are allowed. If you have pre-purchased your tram ticket, please ensure you have enough time to make it through security before boarding the tram.

 

Current Conditions

The main visitor center at Gateway Arch National Park is open from 9am - 6pm Sunday through Thursday, and it is open 9am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday. The last tram ride to the top goes up one hour before closing. It's highly recommended that visitors buy tickets in advance online at gatewayarch.com. Tickets range from $11-$19. Tickets are not needed to visit the Museum at the Gateway Arch, the Arch Cafe, or the Arch Store.

The Old Courthouse is open every day from 9am to 5pm.

Check out our Park Calendar for information about ranger programs and other special events.

 

Entrance to Gateway Arch Visitor Center

NPS Photo/Sue Ford

Entering and Exiting the Arch

Visitors enter the Arch through the west entrance, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exit only.