CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL - Custer County, South Dakota
Crazy Horse Memorial, the world’s largest sculpture, now in progress, is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota on US Highway 16/385 just 17 miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.
The Memorial includes the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center which was dedicated at the 1996 Native American Day celebration, the sculptor’s studio, as well as a new 40,000-square-foot Orientation Center and theaters opened in May 2000. Many Native American artists and crafts people create their artwork and visit with guests at the Memorial during the summer season.
The collection of outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage that are displayed at the Center are to help increase the knowledge of the Native American history not only today, but for generations to come. Each year tribal members (and other people) donate Native American artifacts and artwork to the ever expanding collection. There are now 63 tribal flags at the Center. These flags represent each tribes diversity and individuality to showcase their heritage and culture.
Regular family admission fees
$10 - Adults - Under 6-years of age - FREE
$24 - Carload (whichever is better for you)
Senior Rates
$9 a person. (Children in group under age 6 - FREE)
$21 a carload (whichever is better for you)
Motorcycles
$5 a rider
Walkers/Bicycles
$4 each
Admission is always free for Native Americans, military personnel with active-duty ID, Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops in uniform, and Custer County, SD, residents.
opens at 7 a.m. during the summer months and closes after the nightly "Legends in Light" laser light multimedia program, which runs Memorial Day weekend through Native American Day in mid-October.
The Memorial is open from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. during the winter months.
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We hope that you are pleased when you visit this memorial. We look forward to your comments after your visit.
The Editor
I haven’t gone to Crazy Horse Memorial yet, but im doing a report on it and i really want 2 go. when its finished!!!!!
Where is it? what is the closest city? what is the closest major airport?
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for contacting http://www.southdakotabeautiful.com with your questions.
Rapid City is the closest city to the memorial with an airport. The memorial is in the Black Hills on US Hwy 16/385 just 17 miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.
We hope you enjoy your trip.
The Editor