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Rushmore Borglum Story, Keystone, SD
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Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Borglum Story is a museum in Keystone, SD, part of the Black Hills guide. Cost: under $25. Open seasonally, roughly May through early October.

342 Winter Street · Keystone, SD

Why you should go…

The Rushmore Borglum Story is a museum in Keystone, South Dakota dedicated to Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who carved Mount Rushmore. Exhibits include models, tools and photographs documenting the monument's creation, plus a full-size replica of Lincoln's eye from the carving. The museum operates seasonally from spring through early fall.

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What's around here?

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