About Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.
Quick Facts
Operating Hours
Weather permitting, the grounds at Mount Rushmore are open every day of the year. The Information Center, Visitor Center, Gift Shop and Carvers' Cafe are open every day except December 25th.
Activities
Getting There
Visitors traveling by car from the East use Exit 61 off I-90 and follow the signs for Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Coming from the West use exit 57 exit at Rapid City and follow U.S. Highway 16 southwest to Keystone and then Highway 244 to Mount Rushmore. Visitors coming from the south should follow Highway 385 north to Highway 244, which is the road leading to the Memorial.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Walk the Presidential Trail
The Presidential Trail provides changing views of Mount Rushmore as you travel through ponderosa pine forest and granite outcrops.
Visit The Sculptor's Studio
Visit the Sculptor's Studio to learn more about Gutzon Borglum, his scale model and the process of carving Mount Rushmore.
View the original scale plaster model used to create measurements. The scale model is 1/12 the size of the carved…
Visit The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
View exhibits and a 14-minute film describing the reasons for and methods used in carving Mount Rushmore.
Learn about the workers who helped create the memorial and the tools they used. Find out who Gutzon Borglum was…
Hiking The Blackberry Trail
Looking to experience the natural surroundings of the Black Hills? Try hiking the Blackberry Trail.
This one mile trail leads down into a small valley among numerous ponderosa pine trees, quaking aspen trees and Black…
Visitor Centers
Information Center
Find basic information about the Memorial as well as information about the local area. Opens at 8:00 am daily (closed December 25th). Late May through…
Hours: Find basic information about the memorial as well as information about the local area. Opens at 8:00 a.m. daily (closed December 25th). Late May through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm. October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm. November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Park information, film, museum exhibits and a bookstore. Opens at 8:00 am daily (closed December 25th). Late May through mid-August closes at 10:00 pm. Mid-August…
Hours: The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center is open every day, except December 25th. Opens at 8:00 am daily. Late May through mid-August closes at 10:00 pm. Mid-August through September 30 closes at 9:00 pm. October 1 through October 31 closes at 6:00pm. November 1 through late May closes at 5:00pm.
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