Movies at the Arch

Travel back in time as you watch the construction of the Gateway Arch or follow the lives of this country’s pioneers as they make their way across the old West. Whichever film you choose, you’ll be entertained and educated.

“Monument to the Dream” – The Making of the Gateway Arch

“Monument to the Dream” is the award-winning, original 1967 film documenting the construction of the Gateway Arch. Watch as the amazing Arch is built, right up until the last piece is put into place. This film is shown daily at the Tucker Theater. Running time: 35 minutes

“Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West”

Watching a film inside the Odyssey Theatre is a thundering, larger-than-life experience. The giant-screen format, complete with THX® sound, will have you on the edge of your seat as the towering four-story-high screen comes alive with breathtaking action.

Narrated by Jeff Bridges and produced by National Geographic, “Lewis & Clark: The Great Journey West” recreates one of the most compelling and heroic adventure stories in history. The large-format film depicts the dangers, adventures and beautiful landscapes encountered by the Lewis & Clark Expedition on their 1804 exploration of the unmapped American Northwest. Running time: 45 minutes

For those with mobility impairments, both theaters are accessible and have designated areas set aside for viewing from wheelchairs. Both theaters have unique rear window captioning systems, movie scripts, and audio enhancement for visitors with hearing impairments. Audio description devices may also be available for the sight impaired. Audio enhancement amplifies movie soundtracks and spoken words and transmits them directly to persons using an FM receiver.