The visitor facilities at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are open all year, seven days a week, with the exception of December 25th. On December 25th, weather permitting, the parking structure and grounds remain open, but all buildings are closed. All times listed are mountain time. Parking Structure and Memorial Grounds5:00 am to 11:00 pm 5:00 am to 9:00 pm 5:00 am to 11:00 pm Information Center8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 8:00 am to 9:00 pm 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center8:00 am to 5:00 pm 8:00 am to 10:00 pm 8:00 am to 9:00 pm 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Sculpture IlluminationSunset to 11:00 pm 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm Sunset to 9:00 pm Evening Lighting CeremonyJoin a park ranger in the park's outdoor amphitheater for an inspirational 45-minute program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. Beginning with a ranger talk, this program continues with the film "Freedom: America's Lasting Legacy" (captioned) and culminates with the lighting of the memorial. Program held nightly late May through the end of September. No evening lighting ceremony, sculpture illuminated nightly at sunset. 9:00 pm 8:00 pm Sculptor's Studio Learn about the tools and techniques used in the carving of the mountain sculpture. 15-minute talks include stories from the workers, demonstrations of the tools and the artist's working model. Programs are offered frequently each day throughout the summer months. Schedules are posted at the Information Center and Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center.
Closed for the season. 8am until 8pm
8am - 4pm
Self-Guided Tour Building Self-guided tours available inside the Information Center 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Gift Shop 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
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Carvers' Café 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Ice CreamAvailable in Carvers' Café 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Available in Carvers' Café
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Last updated: August 16, 2023