Check signage at the visitor center for today's program times and topics.Ranger-led indoor museum tours. As staffing allows. Meet at the entrance to the museum (inside the visitor center).Learn about the Arch's construction, St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S., our city's fascinating French origins, or many other topics on a ranger-guided tour of the Museum at the Gateway Arch. Explore six exhibit galleries that focus on over 200 years of shared history. Check the magnet board at the entrance to the museum for each day's topics. Touch tables. As staffing allows. At various locations throughout the museum.Touch Tables are displays that allow visitors to tangibly connect with the park’s living history collections in a safe and positive environment. Learn about the early fur trade, pioneer toys, sabots (a French wooden shoe), or many other topics. Wellness challenge. Year round, self-guided throughout the park.The NPS Wellness Challenge promotes the unique ways in which our national park sites promote healthy lifestyles, highlighting specific activities that further physical, learning and mental wellness. At Gateway Arch National Park, participants can earn Wellness Challenge badges by taking the Tram Ride to the Top, walking up the Arch Grand Staircase, or becoming a Junior Ranger, among many other activities. To get started, visit the Information Desk in the Arch Visitor Center or check out our NPS Wellness Challenge website. Upcoming Special Events
First B.A.R.K. Ranger Event of 2024. Sunday, May 19, 1pm.
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Fee Free Days in 2024 | |
Martin Luther King Day | Monday, January 15 |
1st Day of National Park Week | Saturday, April 20 |
Juneteenth National Independence Day | Wednesday, June 19 |
Great American Outdoors Act | Sunday, August 4 |
National Public Lands Day | Saturday, September 28 |
Veterans Day | Monday, November 11 |
Last updated: April 30, 2024