Check signage at the visitor center for today's program topics.Ranger-led indoor museum tours. Periodically throughout the day based on staffing. Check today's times and topics on the magnet board at the entrance to the museum.Learn about the Arch's construction, St. Louis’ role in the westward expansion of the U.S., our city's fascinating French origins, or many other topics on a ranger-guided tour of the Museum at the Gateway Arch. Explore six exhibit galleries that focus on over 200 years of shared history. Grounds walking tours. Periodically throughout the day. Look for the "Ranger Programs Meet Here" sign outside the visitor center for today's times and topics.Explore Gateway Arch National Park’s trails with a ranger-led walking tour of the grounds. Exercise your body and your mind as you hear stories of St. Louis’ history. Touch tables. As staffing allows. At various locations throughout the museum.Touch Tables are displays that allow visitors to tangibly connect with the park’s living history collections in a safe and positive environment. Learn about the early fur trade, pioneer toys, sabots (a French wooden shoe), or many other topics. Wellness challenge. Year round, self-guided throughout the park.The NPS Wellness Challenge promotes the unique ways in which our national park sites promote healthy lifestyles, highlighting specific activities that further physical, learning and mental wellness. At Gateway Arch National Park, participants can earn Wellness Challenge badges by taking the Tram Ride to the Top, walking up the Arch Grand Staircase, or becoming a Junior Ranger, among many other activities. To get started, visit the Information Desk in the Arch Visitor Center or check out our NPS Wellness Challenge website. Upcoming Special Events12th Afternoon Ball. Saturday, January 4th from noon to 4pm.This annual event recognizes the completion of the Twelve Days of Christmas, which was a major celebration during St. Louis’s French colonial era. This year’s ball will highlight music and dances from the 1770s. The event is free and open to all visitors. It will feature esteemed culinary historian Suzanne Corbett demonstrating traditional cooking techniques and sharing samples, and talented singer and musician Dennis Stroughmatt performing traditional fiddle tunes, mostly in Creole French. Living history performers dressed in 1770s attire will perform dances popular in St. Louis during that time.
Save the date! 2025 Gateway to the Stars Events:An astronomy or National Park related educational program will precede free telescope viewing of the Moon and other celestial objects.Saturday, May 10, 2025 
NPS Photo 2025 B.A.R.K. Ranger EventsAll B.A.R.K. events will be held outdoors and all will meet at the entrance plaza. Events will be cancelled or rescheduled in case of inclement weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. See our Pets page for more information about B.A.R.K. Ranger. Sunday, April 20 at 10am. Ranger Walk. Join NPS staff to learn the history of St. Louis's favorite landmark and how St. Louis became known as the Gateway to the West. Sunday, May 18 at 10am. Meet and Greet with Jenny Dove. Jenny is a PetTech Certified Pet First Aid and CPR Instructor and currently works as the Education Coordinator at Kennelwood Pet Resorts. She will be giving expert information on how to introduce dogs to each other. Sunday, July 20 at 10am. Puppuccino Crawl. Dogs get to enjoy a pup cup while we stroll the grounds. Sunday, September 21 at 10am. Dog Art. Create a special piece of art with your pet. All materials will be provided. Sunday, October 19 at 10am. Pet Costume Parade. Dress up your pets and show them off in a parade around the Arch. **Note: there will be no prizes for the parade. All dogs are good boys and girls. Keep checking this page for more information about future events
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Last updated: December 26, 2024