2023/2024 Schedule - Open Year Round
Hours change October 1, 2023.
Open Year Round, Click Here for Future Dates and Times, please call for more information 605-673-4681
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8:00 am - to approximately 30 minutes after the Laser Light Show.
Educational and Cultural Center
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Bus to Base - A closer look of the Mountain from the base
8:30 am - to approximately 1 1/2 before the Laser Light Show
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8:00 am - to approximately 30 minutes after the Laser Light Show
Other Hours and Schedules
Legends in Lights Laser Show Times, Special Performance Dates
Van Rides - A trip to the top of the Mountain
Van rides are available through charitable giving to Crazy Horse Memorial®. Charitable gifts are non-refundable.
Monday - Thursday: Start at 4:30 pm and last boarding at 5:30 pm*
Friday: After 1:00 pm until the last boarding at 5:30 pm*
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am until the last boarding at 5:30 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Future Hours and Schedules 2023/2024 - Open Year Round call for dates not listed
Open Year Round, please call for more information 605-673-4681
Bus to Base and Gift Shop are privately-owned Ziolkowski-family businesses licensed to operate at the Memorial with royalties paid to Crazy Horse Memorial®.
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 1/2 hour after the Laser Light Show begins.
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 1 1/2 hour Laser Light Show begins.**
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 1/2 hour after the Laser Light Show begins.
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 6 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 6 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 5 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 5 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
9 am - 4:30 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
9 am - 4:30 pm
Complex Closed Christmas Day.
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
9 am - 4:30 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
9 am - 4:30 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
9 am - 6 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
9:30 am - 5 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
9 am - 6 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 7 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 7 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 8 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 8 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 7 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Call for hours.
Bus to Base
8:30 am - 6:30 pm
**Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 7 pm

Laughing Water Restaurant
Privately-owned Ziolkowski-family business licensed to operate at the Memorial with royalties paid to Crazy Horse Memorial®.
It all started with Korczak & Ruth Ziolkowski who often had guests over for dinner here at Crazy Horse Memorial®. Today you can dine in casual elegance, at the Laughing Water Restaurant. You will be treated to a spectacular view of the mountain carving, while enjoying some of the area's best cuisine.