Last updated: October 19, 2026
Thing to Do
Visit The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
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Visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, located beneath the Grand View Terrace, to view exhibits and a 14-minute film describing the reasons for and methods used in carving Mount Rushmore.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Learn about the workers who helped create the memorial and the tools they used. Find out who Gutzon Borglum was and why he chose to carve four presidents in the Black Hills. Watch the 14-minute park film showing every 20 minutes throughout the day. Other exhibits help you to learn about the four presidents carved on Mount Rushmore, the history of the United States and the dedication celebrations held throughout the memorial's history.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center opens at 8:00 a.m. daily. From June to mid-August the visitor center closes at 10:00 p.m. From mid-August through September 30 the visitor center closes at 9:00 p.m. From October 1 through late May the visitor center closes at 5:00 p.m.
Accessibility Information
The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center is wheelchair accessible. Assisted listening devices are available at the information desk. The park film is captioned. Information in Braille and large print is available on request at the information desk.
Service dogs, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, are permitted to accompany visitors with disabilities in the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center.