Crazy Horse Memorial
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Crazy Horse Memorial

A mountain carving in progress, begun in 1948.

Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain carving of the Lakota leader Crazy Horse, begun by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in 1948 and still under construction. It is a privately funded nonprofit project.

At the base, the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Cultural Center share the art, history and living culture of Native peoples. Evening laser-light shows run in season.

Highlights

  • Mountain carving in progress
  • Indian Museum of North America
  • Native American Cultural Center
  • Evening programs in season

Local tips

  • Plan a couple of hours to see the visitor complex and museum.
  • Check the memorial's website for hours, programs and special event dates.

Also nearby

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about 3 mi from here
Wildlife & parks

Sylvan Lake

A mirror-still lake ringed by granite.

about 4 mi from here
Hikes & trails

George S. Mickelson Trail

109 miles of rail-trail through the Hills, passing through Custer.