Mount Rushmore National Memorial
National Memorial · SD
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/moru
- Location
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial (43.880, -103.453)
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Passport stamp locations
- Information Center
- Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Hours
Mount Rushmore grounds - early March through September 30today: 6:00AM - 9:00PM
- Sat Oct 36:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Sun Oct 46:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Mon Oct 56:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Tue Oct 66:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Wed Oct 76:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Thu Oct 86:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
- Fri Oct 96:00AM - 9:00PMMount Rushmore grounds - October 1 through March 9
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.
Visitor centers
2
- Information Centertoday: 8:00AM - 6:00PMDirections
- Lincoln Borglum Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 6:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
1
Experience Mount Rushmore1–3 hours · 12 stops
Welcome to Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Follow along these stops to get the most out of your experience.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.