Jefferson National Parks Association Reviews

The museum is nice, they did a good job on the renovations

So fun with so much history I never knew about! Do not pass on the museum.

Loved the history and the elevator to the top of the arch, despite the cramped elevator. The remodel and the surrounding park are very nice. I'd go again!

Lots of artifacts and displays, but an overt anti-American bias. Many of the interpretive texts might as well have been written by La Raza, or other resentful anti-American groups (aka leftists). For example, the interpretations of the history of Texas presented here and at the Alamo couldn't be more strikingly different.

Beautiful park. Very clean and landscape groomed to perfection. Glad i came to visit.

Paid for tickets for an event that was closed once we got there. That was very disappointing.

It's def overhyped but probably the few local attractions that isnt sports or food related. The museum itself is a history museum of St Louis. The information regarding the history behind the Arch is very vague and inconclusive. I walked thru the whole thing and didnt find a placard that explained why the Arch was built (i deducted to be political motives) and how long it took (found that answer on the souvenir shop coin machine).

Great experience. It was good to catch-up with TJ's influence on the United States with westward expansion.

New museum is a really nice upgrade. I wish they would make a greater effort to direct people to the new enterance.

Glad we took this family trip
We did it all and I really enjoyed every place we visited

the meuseum they had was beautiful and thegift shops are not overly priced

Great museum! Tons of fun for the family and very well built!

Was very affordable and we went in the afternoon during the week. We took a tram ride up to the top. About 4mins up, 3 mins down. Very pretty and definitely a sight to see. But you will only probably be at the top for 10 minutes.

A nice and clean place! If you visit St. Louis, yuo shold be there!

Must see! Gorgeous Park area and the views are non stop.

It isn't bad, but going through security seems to be an unnecessary inconvenience. The focus should be geared more toward providing visitors with information regarding activities, fees and other information that may be of interest to them.

A very informative museum of U.S. westward expansion told from many points of view. Lots of interactive displays for children and adults to enjoy. A true history buff could spend a few hours here lost in the information, or a family with children could go through at a faster pace and everyone would still benefit. Plus, it is FREE!

What a beautiful place in spite of the terrible flood waters raging right behind us.

Very cool historical site. I didn't schedule enough time to Vista here.

The new museum is much better with new interactive exhibits. It was a good educational experience for all ages.

Get there early or reserve online to get to the top. Really worth it.

do not visit this place in the nights. crazy people all around, very scary with no security.

I really enjoyed it. I was wondering how they shuttled people to and from the top, and I finally found out. I don't want to give away any details, I want you guys to find out for yourselves! Super fun with some good views..

This is a special place for anyone interested in Engineering. What a marvel, using old-fashioned mathematics to create a 630 ft tall arch that perfectly meets in the center. Crazy mechanism to get you to the top, and beautiful views over the city.

Friendly staff, awesome souvenirs, sensibly priced!

Beautifully kept park. Arch is way bigger in person. Inside was restricted due to COVID but outside was great.

We went to the museum the weekend after it had reopened. It was packed! Navigation through it was simple and easy to understand. The museum includes a wide variety of history and artifacts that is so interesting! Worth the time and effort to go through it!

Perfection.
Beautiful park and I highly recommend that you visit this area.

This ace was great but if you have only a certain amount of time don't come here because you need tickets and it takes a very long time.

Fantastic, informative and interactive! Loved this part of the experience the most!

Absolutely amazing museum. Highly informative and educational. I had no idea how the role St Louis had played in our history, and how progressive it was with racism and equal rights compared to the rest of the country. Well laid out and organized. I needed to allocate more time as I had no idea how large the museum was and the amount of information available. Planning a trip back just to spend the day here and also go to the top of the arch!

Our family enjoyed the tram ride. There are a lot of steps involved for anyone with issues causing stepping to be difficult. However, you are able to take your time as needed.

It's a great place to visit and discover. The view is just breathtaking. And the museum underneath is absolutely great. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we were not allowed to go on the top, but you can visit the museum.

Beautiful view of the city. Cool little ride to the top in little cars.

Love this Area, the Arch is beautiful as is the Riverfront, still doing some construction, but I cannot wait to see it when it is all done, had a great time strolling down the Riverfront!

Do you know that Jefferson National Expansion Memorial actually consists of the Gateway Arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and St. Louis' Old Courthouse?
Where you stand is the Museum of Westward Expansion, located below the Arch, is as large as a football field and contains an extensive collection of artifacts, mounted animal specimens, an authentic American Indian tipi, and an overview of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

A lot more to see and do than our last visit over 20 years ago.

Too bad the Arch was under construction and I couldn't get a ride up the inside.

Very Nice tour of this Museum
at the Arch. Weather was fantastic the entire time.

Loved it. Waited a lifetime to see the arch and it lives up to everything I thought it would be. Amazing !!

Absolutely worthwhile experience. Recommend to anyone and everyone a must for your bucket list

I've always liked the museum under the Arch, and the view looking up from underneath is impressive. The grounds are under renovation until 2017, but when complete it should be great, as it will make one big park all the way from the Archgrounds to the Old Couthouse.

The Arch is just fantastic and filled with great exhibits.

Yes it the best.. if i lived closer i would go weekly

Very nice museum. My kids loved learning about the history of St. Louis and the building of the Arch. You should definitely allow at least an hour before or after your ride to the top to check it out.

Thorough though summarized history of St. Louis, well presented

What trip to STL (or what residency for that matter) is complete without a trip to the Arch? The photo ops below, the museum beneath, the view from above, that and more come together to make a great experience. Plus, even looking from afar, the Arch never stops looking awesome.

The Arch can't quite earn that last star due to the fairly high ticket price for the tram ride, long waits on certain days to get to the top, and the frequency of tram breakdowns. But still, don't let these setbacks stop you from going if you haven't been yet.

Grew up nearby so I have seen what it looked like 25 years ago when I was in JR High. The newer facility is great and was worth checking out again after all these years.

Fascinating to learn the about the area itself from the Louisiana purchase up to current times.

Had a great time going through the museum. Kids enjoyed it. Lots of stairs and walking.