Last updated: June 21, 2025
Thing to Do
Report for Duty
Become a Junior Ranger at Gateway Arch National Park! Pick up a Junior Ranger Booklet at the Arch information desk or the information desk at the rotunda of the Old Courthouse, complete the activities, and then take the pledge to become an honorary steward of Gateway Arch National Park.
As the Junior Ranger program is site-based, the park does not send out books or badges through the mail.
Details
Duration
30-90 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Learn more about the people, places and events related to St. Louis history and westward expansion in the 1800s. Take the challenge and earn your Junior Ranger badge!
Age(s)
the activity is geared towards younger visitors 5-18, but open to any who wish to participate
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
no fee is charged to complete this activity
Location
Gateway Arch Visitor Center
Get your Junior Ranger book for the Gateway Arch at the visitor information desk just inside the entrance plaza and complete the workbook in the museum. The Junior Ranger books for the Old Courthouse are available in the rotunda of the Old Courthouse.
Reservations
No
no reservations are needed to complete this activity
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
This activity is available for the hours when the Gateway Arch visitor center is open.
Accessibility Information
This activity only available as a printed workbook at this time. Please see a ranger if you need assistance with the book.