Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
What can maps tell us about a city’s past? Come find out as we take a fascinating look at St. Louis history using maps as our guide. Author Andy Hahn’s book Mapping St. Louis charts the growth of our city from its founding in the 1760s to the present day, interweaving 40 maps along with short essays, detailed views, and captioned illustrations. He will discuss a selection of maps that highlight the city's rich history and spark ideas about where the city may be heading.
Andy is a 7th generation St. Louisan who has been passionate about history and maps since he was a kid. Since 2003, he has worked as director of the historic Campbell House Museum in downtown St. Louis.

Iconic Conversations: Andy Hahn, Mapping St. Louis

Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
What better season to learn about our town’s baseball history than April? Author Ed Wheatley traces St. Louis’ long love affair with “America’s favorite pastime” –from kids playing in farm fields and school yards to the sports heroes of the major leagues and Negro leagues.
Ed grew up in and around the world of baseball and continues to play in senior leagues across the country. As a leader of the St. Louis Browns Historical Society, he works to preserve the history and legacy of this transplanted American League team.

Iconic Conversations: Ed Wheatley, Baseball in St. Louis

Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
Come hear the rich and inspiring history of African Americans in St. Louis, ranging from the city’s founding as a French fur trading post through the Spanish colonial era to the new millennium. Authors Calvin Riley and NiNi Harris discuss their book Black St. Louis, which highlights great figures who showed leadership, incredible innovation, and courage despite the injustices they faced.
Calvin is an educator who, along with his wife, amassed a collection of Black memorabilia dating back 250 years, now on display at the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History. Nini has authored 18 books on St. Louis history, from explorations of historic neighborhoods and parks to volumes on immigrants and Black St. Louisans.

Iconic Conversations: NiNi Harris and Calvin Riley, Black St. Louis

Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
We’ve all heard of Route 66, but did you ever stop to think of all the women who worked along the 2,448-mile length of the most famous highway in the world? They pumped gas, ran for office, painted murals, joined the military, reported news, and designed buildings, theme parks, rockets, and toys. Just in time for this year’s 100th anniversary of the iconic Mother Road, author Cheryl Eichar Jett will examine the myriad roles women played along Route 66.
Cheryl is an award-winning author and playwright specializing in this unique niche of women’s history. Her new book just debuted this spring.

Iconic Conversations: Cheryl Eichar Jett, Aprons Away: Women's Work on Route 66

Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
Once home to 20,000 residents, the close-knit African American neighborhood of Mill Creek Valley in downtown St. Louis was demolished in 1959, a victim of federal urban renewal policies. Nearly 70 years later, the children who once lived in the segregated working-class community share their stories in Vivian Gibson’s moving memoir. These former residents look back on their lives, revealing their resilience as children who witnessed the decline and eventual erasure of their neighborhood.
Vivian herself grew up in Mill Creek Valley. Her collection of stories reveals extraordinary lives of ordinary people. In addition to discussing her book, she will screen her recently produced documentary short, titled "Remembering Mill Creek: When We Were There."

Iconic Conversations: Vivian Gibson, Memories of the Mill Creek Neighborhood

Join us each month for a thought-provoking speaker series that brings St. Louis history to life. Gateway Arch National Park and Jefferson National Parks Association are proud to host compelling talks by local authors and other knowledgeable guests who will explore a variety of topics relevant to the St. Louis region. You might learn about our city's early beginnings, its architecture, our prominent leaders, the rise of the Gateway Arch, our civil rights struggles, and the best things to do around town. Book discussions will be followed by an author signing opportunity. 
All programs are free and no reservations are needed. They will be held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the rotunda of the historic Old Courthouse (11 N. 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102). The building is fully accessible, and a sign language interpreter will be on hand for each presentation.  
When you think of the American Revolutionary War, the city of St. Louis probably doesn’t come to mind. Yet our small village was the site of the westernmost battle fought in the war, one that helped shape the destiny of our young nation. The 1780 Battle of Ft. San Carlos crushed Britain’s plans to take over St. Louis, thus spoiling its attempt to take control of the Mississippi River during the war.
Peter Kastor will explore this fascinating chapter from our city’s past. As a history professor at Washington University, he focuses on the half-century following American independence. He is also a scholar on the American Presidency.

Iconic Conversations: Peter Kastor, St. Louis' American Revolution

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Junior Ranger Program

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Shopping

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Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Architecture and Building

African American Heritage

Colonization and Settlement

Engineering

Explorers and Expeditions

Landscape Design

Monuments and Memorials

Native American Heritage

Presidents

Social Movements

Civil Rights

Voting Rights and Suffrage

Wars and Conflicts

Indian and Frontier Wars

Westward Expansion

Homesteading

Women's History

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, and Dred and Harriet Scott, who sued for their freedom in the Old Courthouse.

Prices vary by date of visit. 

Begin your tour with an interactive pre-boarding experience featuring 60s-inspired animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of Arch for exhilarating views. Please allow 45 - 60 minutes for your Tram Ride to the Top experience.

Adult (16 and up): Starting at $15

Child (3-15): Starting at $11

Infant (2 and under): FREE

Park Pass Holder: Starting at $12

Tickets available at www.gatewayarch.com

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The Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse with a row of pink blooming cherry trees in front

Cherry trees in bloom

Reaching for the Clouds

The Gateway Arch reflected in the waters of of the north pond

The Gateway Arch reflected

looking across the green lawn in Smith Square to the Old Courthouse

The Old Courthouse

West Entrance to the Gateway Arch Visitor Center

Gateway Arch

Dred and Harriet Scott statue in front of the columns of the Old Courthouse in the morning light

Old Courthouse

Gateway Arch at Sunrise

the sun coming up and illuminated clouds behind the Gateway Arch

Sunrise at the Gateway Arch

People waiting on the Arch grounds waiting for the 4th of July Fireworks show to start.

Twlight Just Before the Fireworks

The Gateway Arch is open year-round, closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Summer Hours (9am-6pm, Sunday through Thursday and 9am-8pm Friday and Saturday) run the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend and are the primary visitor season. During Regular Hours (the day after Labor Day through Friday before Memorial Day) we are open from 9am to 6pm. Around the holidays we occasionally have extended hours.

Day	Hours
Friday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Monday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 6:00PM

Day	Hours
Friday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Monday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Tuesday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Saturday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Thursday	5:00AM - 11:00PM
Wednesday	5:00AM - 11:00PM

Day	Hours
Friday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM

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