Jefferson National Parks Association Reviews

Very nice renovation! We did not ride up to the top, but the museum is nice. They went a little overboard on security. It was just like going through the airport..take belts off, bags, and jackets go through xray.

Highly recommended for visiting newcomers in St.louis

So so so so so cool. Do it. We were lucky and were only two people riding to the top. Well worth the 12 bucks. Had no idea there was a museum underneath the place either

Ok...terrible to go through airport type security. I know it is probably needed. Would like to see security outside after dark.

The museum was refurbished and opened for public recently. Has nice display of St.Luis history. You don't need tickets to visit the museum. tickets are only for rides up the arch.

Yes, you have to visit the Arch if you visit St Louis, but in all honestly the museum is pretty crappy

Loved it except for the parking ticket. They WILL ticket you on the road in front near the river.

It s a must go to place for anyone visiting Missouri.. I ve been to the Arch before and with the recent renovations it s even better than before. Great place to rent a scooter, have a picnic, or just visit in general! More pics on Instagram AZMO-UAV

Nice addition to the St. Louis Gateway Arch grounds...history of St. Louis...very informative!

Can't wait to come back when the construction is completed

The museum under the arch is really great. It shows the history of the St. Louis area in a fun and interactive way.

Historic landmark with an amazing architectural accomplishment. Nice museum inside as well as gift shop. Of course the view is amazing once you make it to the top!

Brilliant! The new design is stunning, accessible and has something for everyone. History, architecture, nature, vistas, strolling, biking and just playing!!

See my review on the arch page, the museum and the arch are essentially one in the same, and should be done together on the same visit.

After renovation this museum became very contemporary, beautiful and informative. Awesome place to visit!

Six different areas of interesting facts and 3d displays. Great work!

Historical complex under restoration.
Very interesting building and exhibits at Old Court House.
Very beautiful panorama from the top of the Arch but the Portes de l'Ouest museum closed for work until 2018.

Great place shop little busy well it's the arch but helpful staff

Awesome view from the top of the arch if you go up the elevator.

Bring a sweater and enjoy a trip back in time. History of the West, Saint Louis, and the arch.

Fabulous views at this National Park. I've enjoyed both of my visits, once as a teenager and more recently as an adult.

Awesome place! Just allow several hours if you want to go up into the Arch.

Large park, big sidewalks, trees & places to sit for all age groups. If you pay to park, there's plenty to eat & shop close by. Covid protocols in place for the interior tours.

Great experience. Parking is a long walk from the entrance.

Nice museum leading to the arch. Lots of information on St. Louis and Missouri

The museum was very informative, it would be easy to spend 3 hours going through the exhibits. Secondary to the current pandemic (COVID-19) the tram to the top was closed so we hope to return in the future. The park around the arch is well kept and beautiful with move walking pathways.

Not pleased...should have included most of the past museum's historical displays.

A wonderful piece of Finnish engineering, trapped in the decline of downtown St Louis.

Very nice. Awesome National Park.The grounds are very well kept.

We went in the morning to avoid the crowds - I highly recommend doing the same. Plan ahead for security. Only one lane was open so the line was very long. I was nervous we were going to miss our tram but we made it just in time. If you are going to the top, leave big bags, bulky coats, large purses behind because the tram itself will be very crowded. Overall, it was a memorable experience but I wish I knew what I was getting myself into!

Lovely pace to visit. Grounds are gorgeous. Huge museum that is loaded with interesting information. Tram rides are available if you d like to go to the top of the arch. Parking is tricky though. We have a camper and had a terrible time navigating the small, congested area trying to find a suitable spot. Plan ahead and avoid large vehicles in the area if possible!!

The museum inside was so cool and filled with artifacts. I appreciated St. Louis so much more knowing the history of the land and the arch. The staff were all very nice and fun. This photo is from the inside of the arch, of course.

Ok, most of the place is under construction but I still give it 5 stars. Reason is the exhibits in the old courthouse are very interesting as well as educational. It fleshes out anything learned in school and helps it come alive instead of simply names and dates. The nearby arch is amazing to see as well.

The flooding downtown is something to see. Just be smart and safe! We were happy to enjoy the Arch even though the waters were very high.

The arch itself is beautiful, but the history surrounding it is so incredible. St. Louis has so much wonderful history, and the museum does a great job of sharing that, making in interesting for all ages. I was surprised by the pods that take you up to the top, they are very small but it's not scary! We went at night and the museum and arch stays open until 10 PM, which is amazing for a museum. We watched the documentary in Tucker Theater (about 30 minutes) and I HIGHLY recommend it--actual footage of them building the arch, it is so interesting. Then we went up the arch at 8:40 PM, and the city looks beautiful at that time. Then after we went up we hung out in the museum a little reading about the history of the area. The gift shop isn't even expensive as most park gift shops tend to be!! I definitely recommend this

I liked the most the structure of entire setup and the ground museum. Since it was 88 F Temp outside during our visit and we were expecting air conditioning system in both capsule elevator and on the top view place of the Arch. Please take your time to find the close place to park your vehicle, specially during the festive time.

The exhibits are great and have a lot of info. The only downside was that it took us maybe an hour from when our ticket time was to actually get to the top. That process seems like it could be more efficient somehow

With the Arch closed for construction, the exhibits were moved to the old court house. So it is kind of cramped.

A must see in st Louis missouri. Free to walk under and hang at the park.

It was really nice and clean when I stopped there. We showed up a little more than a hour before they close and they already sold out on the tram rides. Bathrooms were clean and nice. Would go again

Pretty much just the arch and view of the river. Helicopter tours and river boat rides as well. Luckily there was a car show and contest going on.

It's cool, but don't arrive much later than 5:30 or they won't let you in.

They did it very nicely. Free of charge is part of the exhibition. There is a washbasin, cultured. There is advanced security control.

Such an interesting place. So much to see and learn.