Photo of Mount Rushmore illuminated under a darkening sky.

Evening Lighting Ceremony

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

  • Every day at 9:00 PM from June 01, 2020 to August 08, 2020
  • Fees apply

The sculpture lights are turned on at sunset, between 8:00 and 8:30 p.m. each evening, followed by the playing of a recorded ranger talk beginning at 9:00 p.m.  The program concludes with a playing of the national anthem and a flag folding ceremony.

Fees

$10 parking fee applies.

Location

Walk way between the Information Center and the Gift Shop and Carvers' Cafe.

Latitude and Longitude 43.876180, -103.454670

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

June 01, 2020 to August 08, 2020

Time:

9:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program