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Last updated: May 1, 2024

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11 North 4th Street St. Louis, MO 63102

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Riverboat Cruises Cancelled: Due to necessary maintenance on our vessel, the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch have cancelled all cruises through Monday, May 20. Ticket holders will have the option to be provided with a one-year voucher good for another cruise or receive a refund. Our Call Center will reach out as soon as possible to assist you.

Visiting the Gateway Arch: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Pending availability, additional tickets may be available for same-day purchase beginning at 9am each day through our website, call center, and ticket center at the Gateway Arch. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed and sells out early and often.

• Hours & Pricing
• Directions & Parking
• Sample Itinerary
• Tram Ride to the Top
• Riverboat Cruises
• Virtual Reality Theater
• Old Courthouse
• Activities & Attractions
• Tour Operators
• Field Trips
• Private Events
• Group Pricing
• Submit Photos

Celebrate 60 Years of Riverboats at the Gateway Arch!

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year, and we want you to be a part of the celebration! Whether you took a cruise on the St. Louis riverfront in 1964 or in 2024, we invite you to share your cherished photos with us.

Submit Your Photos

We would love to see the memories you’ve captured over the years. By submitting your photos, you have the chance to be featured on our official social media accounts, in the gallery below, and even on signage at our dock! Your photos will help us commemorate six decades of riverboat cruises and the many moments of joy, adventure, and history they have brought to countless visitors.

How to Participate

• Submit Your Photos: Fill out the form below to submit your photos. Please include a brief description with each photo, such as the year it was taken and any special memories or stories associated with it. This context adds depth to our celebration and helps us honor the rich history of our riverboats.
• Follow Us on Social Media: Stay connected with us by following @riverboatsstl on social media. This way, you can see if your photos get featured and enjoy a variety of posts celebrating our 60th anniversary.
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Explore the Archive

In addition to submitting your own photos, take some time to explore our growing collection. Browse through decades of riverboat history, view rare images, and read stories shared by others in the community. The archive is a valuable resource for historians, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the riverfront legacy of St. Louis.

Visiting the Gateway Arch: Enter the monument through the Gateway Arch Visitor Center, which faces Fourth Street and the Old Courthouse. The Gateway Arch legs are exits only. Please allow at least 30 minutes to go through security. Tickets sell out early and often, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Pending availability, additional tickets may be available for same-day purchase beginning at 9am each day through our website, call center, and ticket center at the Gateway Arch. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed and sells out early and often.

• Sample Itinerary
• Hours & Pricing
• Directions & Parking

Tram Ride to the Top

Riverboat cruises, virtual reality theater, old courthouse.

• Activities & Attractions
• Tour Operators
• Field Trips
• Private Events
• Group Pricing
• Submit Photos

See Differently

Experience a destination where the stories are as incredible as the views.  Welcome to Gateway Arch National Park!

Great monuments inspire you to explore new heights. Precious few take you there. The unique tram will lift you 630 feet up to the top of the tallest monument in the United States.

The Museum at the Gateway Arch

Trace the story of the Native Americans, explorers, pioneers, and rebels who made America possible. Featuring six themed exhibit areas, this innovative and interactive museum celebrates America’s pioneering spirit.

Gain a new perspective on this magnificent monument while cruising the Mighty Mississippi. With a variety of sightseeing, dinner, and specialty outings to choose from, a riverboat cruise is a fun and relaxing addition to your Gateway Arch experience.

Stand in the footsteps of American heroes at this beautifully restored federal courthouse. The site of several pivotal cases, the Old Courthouse is where the enslaved Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom and Virginia Minor fought for women’s right to vote.

Take a seat in our Virtual Reality Theater, put on a 3D headset and be transported to a 360° depiction of the St. Louis riverfront in the 1850s. You’ll be immersed in the sights and sounds of the bustling levee, and will learn the stories of some of the diverse people who crossed paths there.

From stargazing workshops and yoga under the Arch to concerts, cruises, and holiday celebrations, there’s always something new to learn and do at the Gateway Arch.

Make a Monumental Impact

Members of Gateway Arch Park Foundation play a vital role in providing critical support for Gateway Arch National Park. Become a steward of an international icon and enjoy special member benefits throughout the year.

Gateway Arch Park Foundation is the official philanthropic partner of Gateway Arch National Park.

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Submit Your Photos

Be a part of our history.

Do you have a photo from a time you visited the Gateway Arch? We’re in search of visitor photos of the Gateway Arch from the past 50 years and beyond. Submit your photo below for a chance to have it displayed in an exhibit inside of the Gateway Arch tram loading areas.

Photos of the Arch’s construction, visits with family and friends, unique views of the amazing monument – we want them all!

#SeeDifferently at the  @GatewayArchSTL .

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Moscow Triumphal Gate

A 12-column arch on Moscow avenue

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Moscow Triumphal Gate was constructed in 1834-1838 by the architect Vasily Stasov. The monument is located on the way to Saint Petersburg from the south of Moscow outpost. Working on the reconstruction of the Narva Triumphal Gate , the architect started projecting the Moscow arch. Stasov decided to have a contrasting project and built the Moscow Triumphal Gate in the best traditions of the antics.

The territory behind the Moscow outpost was built up in the 30s of the 19th century. The architect suggested a great project with statues, columns and a chariot to commemorate the victory in the Russo-Turkish War . The project was not accepted, and the architect had to simplify the design, replacing the chariot and a part of statues. 

Huge gates were assembled in parts in 1835, and the final version of the monument was ready in 1838. The arch was decorated with cast-iron sculptures, design by Boris Orlovsky. The Emperor Nicholas I wrote the inscription himself.

The Moscow gate is 24 meters high and 36 meters wide. It consists of 12 cast-iron columns, 2 meters in diameter each. The arch is decorated with winged girls with shields that present 36 coats of arms of Russian provinces. At the very top of the Moscow Triumphal Gate there is a composition of military trophies: shields, helmets and spears.

In 100 years, when the territory was reconstructed, the arch was disassembled. During the Great Patriotic War, the cast-iron parts of the gate were utilized as anti-tank constructions. It was at the end of the 50s of the 20th century when the arch was reconstructed and established on the same location. Restored Moscow Triumphal Gate was designed by architects I. Kaptsug and E. Petrova. Many original parts were replaced by metal pieces.

Since October 1968, the square has been called Moskovsky Vorota (the Moscow Gate). The same name was given to a close-by metro station.

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Triumphal Gate

Right on Kutuzovsky Prospekt between the Poklonnaya Hill and the Museum of the Battle of Borodino stands the majestic Triumphal Gate made to meet the nation's heroes there.

This marvelous building was indeed created in the honor of the winners and for the winners in the war of 1812 to commemorate the liberation of Russia from the French invaders. The idea of building Triumphal Gate in Moscow belonged to the Emperor Nicholas I. The solemn ceremony of the monument foundation laying took place on Aug. 17, 1829. The opening of the gate was held on Sept. 20, 1834, to mark the 20th anniversary of the War ending.

This majestic building was created by the architect Osip Bove in honor of the victory of Russia in the Patriotic War of 1812 and was originally installed in 1834 near Tverskaya Zastava, now the square of the Belorussky Train Station. In 1936, during the reconstruction of this square, the arch was dismantled. 30 years later it was restored and installed on Kutuzovsky Prospekt in 1968. The base of the Gate is a single-bay arch with six pairs of free-standing 12-meter horses. The Gate is crowned with sculpture of the Chariot of Glory. In the chariot stands the winged goddess of Victory holding a laurel wreath in her right hand. Standing among the columns the figures of warriors in ancient Russian armor and allegorical female figures above them symbolize Power and Victory. The walls of the Gate are lined with white stone. The total height of the structure is 28 meters. The main facade of the arch faces the field of Borodino and Poklonnaya Hill, on which on Oct. 2, 1812 Napoleon was vainly waiting for the delegation of Muscovites with the keys to the city. The Triumphal Gate is a compositional center of the Victory Square.