A monument of iconic Innovation

The Gateway Arch has long been called the “Gateway to the West” but have you considered all the stories that lie beneath its iconic curve? Gateway Arch National Park is home to the tallest monument in the United States, over 200 years of shared St. Louis history, a beautiful urban national park, and so much more.

Plan Your Visit
A low-angle image of the Gateway Arch, looking straight up the inside of its leg.

Facts & Figures

  • Illustration of the Gateway Arch with arrow top to bottom 630 feet tall
  • Illustration of Washington Monument below the Gateway Arch Tallest U.S. monument
  • Illustration of Eero Saarinen Designed by Eero Saarinen
  • Illustration of a hammer and wrench Construction completed in 1965
Historic image of the Gateway Arch construction where the last piece is inserted into the top. Two cranes are on top of the arch to complete the project.

Our History

Gateway Arch National Park began in 1935 when it was founded by the National Park Service to commemorate Thomas Jefferson’s vision of a transcontinental United States. Formerly known as the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the national park includes the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse, and the 91 acre national park grounds.

Discover Our History
Family of four inside a tram car smiling. Tram Ride to the Top
Riverboat on the Mississippi river with guests on the second and third decks observing the St. Louis skyline before sunset. Riverboat Cruise
Black and white photo of the Gateway Arch being built. Documentary Movie
Young girl wearing a purple floral jacket lifts off the VR headset in awe after completing the virtual reality theater experience. Virtual Reality Theater
Image of the Manifest Destiny gallery in the Museum under the Gateway Arch, including a red stagecoach, large cutout of a man with an American flag and a multicolored map. Museum Under the Gateway Arch
View of the reflection ponds in Gateway Arch National park at the beginning of fall. National Park Grounds
Three girls sit in the Pirogue with a National Park ranger inside the Museum at Gateway Arch National Park NPS Ranger-Led Programming
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Our National Park

Gateway Arch National Park includes many sights from above and so much more to do below. Plan your visit around all these things you can do:

  • Tram Ride to the Top
  • Riverboat Cruise
  • Documentary Movie
  • Virtual Reality Theater
  • Museum Under the Gateway Arch
  • National Park Grounds
  • NPS Ranger-Led Programming

Our Events

Plan your visit around one of our exciting events! From NPS ranger-led programs to St. Louis celebrations, there is something for everyone. View our calendar to see what’s going on ahead of your visit to Gateway Arch National Park.

Table of women on the riverboat dinner cruise

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Make any night special. Our flagship evening cruise features live music or a DJ, a chef-inspired menu and captivating views of the St. Louis.

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Image of the Old Courthouse's east-facing entrance from across the street on a blue sky day

Old Courthouse Grand Reopening

Join us on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the grand reopening of the Old Courthouse! More details about the reopening festivities and exhibits coming soon.

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Two tables of friends enjoying a Brunch Cruise on the Riverboats with plates full of food in front of them

Sunday Brunch Cruise

The perfect Sunday starts here. Join us for the ultimate brunch experience on this 2-hour riverboat cruise featuring live entertainment, chef-inspired cuisine and great views.

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