Park grounds gate hours at Gateway Arch: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

all visitors

Place or corridor

Park grounds (5:00 am - 11:00 pm daily); Gateway Arch Visitor Center/Museum (9:00 am - 6:00 pm, until 8:00 pm Fri and Sat from Memorial Day to Labor Day); Old Courthouse (9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily)

Effective dates

January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026

Release model

first come

Exceptions and limits

• The last tram leaves one hour prior to closing.
• All visitors to the Gateway Arch visitor center pass through an airport-style security checkpoint; no weapons, pepper spray, mace or electronic weapons are allowed.