Lincoln Borglum Museum

The Lincoln Borglum Museum is a building at Mount Rushmore National Memorial that tells the story of how the monument was made. It displays tools, documents, photos, and models that show how workers carved the four presidents from the rock face.

The carving began in the 1920s when sculptor Gutzon Borglum saw the potential in the Black Hills rock face. His son Lincoln joined the effort and helped bring the work to completion in 1941.

The museum shows how this monument fits into the region's sense of history and pride. Visitors encounter stories about why these four presidents mattered and how the project shaped the area.

The museum sits right next to the monument and is easily accessible from the main viewing areas. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours here if you want to see everything and watch one of the films.

The museum keeps a collection of large photographs showing the workers in their daily routine on the mountain. These images document the faces and names of people who spent years carving away at the rock.

Location: South Dakota

GPS coordinates: 43.87690,-103.45600

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20