FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Gateway Arch, Old Courthouse and Gateway Arch Riverboats will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23, and will re-open Friday, Nov. 24. The Arch and Old Courthouse will operate in extended hours on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25.

PURCHASING TICKETS
Throughout construction, a ticket is required to enter the Arch facility. Due to the likelihood that tickets will sell out, visitors are encouraged to purchase their tram ride to the top of the Arch tickets or entry-only tickets in advance at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets or in person at the Old Courthouse.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS
The Gateway Arch will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. Tram rides to the top will be available as well as the award-winning documentary Monument to the Dream, which will show throughout the day in the Tucker Theater. Visitors can shop for Arch memorabilia, books, clothing and more at The Arch Store, located in the Gateway Arch lobby. Visitors should enter the Arch via the south leg (the north leg of the Arch is closed).

The Old Courthouse will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. Visitors can shop at the Old Courthouse gift shop or take part in National Park Service interpretive programming. Entrance to the Old Courthouse and its museum galleries is free.

The Gateway Arch Riverboats will offer One-Hour Sightseeing Cruises at noon and 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24 and Saturday, Nov. 25. The Riverboats will offer a 1:30 p.m. Sightseeing Cruise on Sunday, Nov. 26. Sightseeing Cruise tickets can be purchased online at www.gatewayarch.com/buytickets or by calling 877-982-1410.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.gatewayarch.com.