Arch, Gateway Arch Riverfront

The Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park was established on the banks of the Mississippi River, on December 21, 1935.

The park features the Gateway Arch, designed by architect Eero Saarinen who won the design competition in 1947. The stainless steel structure rises 630 feet high from a 60- foot foundation and spans 630 feet at ground level.
Additional attractions include two passenger trams to the observation room at the top and the Museum of Westward Expansion.The 1870s style riverfront general store is located in the Visitor Center beneath the Arch.

Start your adventure underground and explore the history of Native Americans and the Old West in the Museum of Western Expansion, and learn about the construction process of the landmark in the 'Monument to the Dream' movie.
The viewing areas at the top of the Arch give the best way to see most of the city and Mississippi. Another bright spot of the Arch is the Museum, which gives visitors history...

Hours - Open seven days a week
Summer hours - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m
Winter hours - 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Arch is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

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Contact Information

Arch, Gateway Arch Riverfront
St. Louis Riverfront
63102 St. Louis, MO

Tel. +18779821410
info@gatewayarch.com
http://www.stlouisarch.com