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Gateway Arch does not charge an entrance fee-access to the park grounds and Museum at the Gateway Arch is completely free.

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Gateway Arch does not charge an entrance fee-access to the park grounds and Museum at the Gateway Arch is completely free. However, tickets are required for certain experiences, like the popular Tram Ride to the Top and the "Monument to the Dream" documentary film. Tram tickets start at $15 for adults and $11 for children, with infants under 2 riding free. Film tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Fee-free days-including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and Veterans Day-waive the standard $3 National Park Service fee, making tram and film tickets even more affordable. Be sure to check the official website for up-to-date schedules and event listings around these special days. If you're visiting with a Senior, Military, Access, or 4th Grade Pass, you'll receive a $3 discount on tram and film tickets, as the federal fee is already covered. These passes are honored at Gateway Arch, even though general park access is free. Pro tip: Planning to visit multiple national parks this year? The America the Beautiful Pass is your best bet. For $80 annually, it covers entrance fees at over 2,000 federal recreation sites, including all national parks, national forests, and wildlife refuges. While it doesn't cover tram tickets directly, it still saves you money on the federal portion of the fee and opens the door to many other adventures across the country.

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