News Release

Summer 2024 Activities and Hours Begin Memorial Day Weekend

Ranger programs are one of the experiences offered to Mount Rushmore's visitors.

NPS Photo / A. Rimstidt

News Release Date: May 3, 2024

Contact: Earl Perez-Foust, 605-574-3115

KEYSTONE, SD –– Beginning May 24, visitors to the Memorial will have a variety of interpretive programming and experiences to choose from to enjoy their visit to this Iconic location. The Visitor Center and Information Center will be open from 8am until 10pm, and the Sculptor Studio will operate from 8am until 8pm through mid-August. The NPS App and Operating Hours webpage are available for visitors to use when planning their trip.

Activities throughout the summer range from daily ranger talks, sculptor studio presentations, cultural demonstrations, and the evening lighting ceremony. Rangers also walk the grounds to engage in informal conversations about the significance of the site and to assist with orientation. Park programming has been scheduled to give visitors to the Memorial the flexibility to plan their visit efficiently. Programs are occurring throughout the site at a variety of locations throughout the day. Each day is completed by the renowned lighting of the sculpture accompanied by a ranger talk and a short film. Visitors are encouraged to plan their visit to the Memorial by visiting the park website or inquiring at the Information Center upon arrival to the site. All programs are subject to change due to inclement weather and staff availability.

Interpretive programming is one of the fundamental services provided by National Park Service sites nationwide. Ranger programs provide an opportunity for visitors to connect emotionally and intellectually to their shared national heritage. Visitors are encouraged to explore their personal connections to these sites through their engagement with park staff and other services provided at the Memorial.For visit planning information, park operations, and to learn more, visit the park website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

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