2021 Schedule
January 4th - March 16th, 2021
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
9 am - 5 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
Closed - Access by Request
Bus to Base - A closer look of the Mountain from the base
10 am - 4:00 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
9 am - 5 pm
Other Hours and Schedules
Legends in Lights Laser Show Times, Special Performance Dates, Night Blasts
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: not available
Friday: After 1:30 pm until the last boarding at 4:00 pm*
Saturday and Sunday: 9 am to until the last boarding at 4:00 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Future Hours and Schedules 2021
Open Year Round, 2021 Dates and Times Coming Soon, 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 - 7 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
9 am - 6 pm
Bus to Base
9 am - 6 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
9 am - 7 pm
Bus to Base
9 am - 7 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 8 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - approximately 30 minutes after the Laser Light Show
*Volksmarches open at 6 am
Educational and Cultural Center
9 am - 8 pm
Bus to Base
8:30 am - the last boarding 1.5 hours before the Laser Light Show begins*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - approximately 30 minutes after the Laser Light Show
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 8 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
9 am - 7 pm
Bus to Base
9 am - 7 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 8 pm
Welcome Center and The Museums of the Memorial
8 am - 6 pm
Educational and Cultural Center
9 am - 5 pm
Bus to Base
9 am - 5 pm*
*Weather and road conditions permitting.
Gift Shop
8 am - 6 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.