Sculptor's Studio
Inside the Sculptor's Studio visitors will find Gutzon Borgum's 1/12 scale model of Mount Rushmore.
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Sculptor's Studio Details
Inside the Sculptor's Studio visitors will find Gutzon Borgum's 1/12 scale model of Mount Rushmore, as he envisioned it would look upon completion -- shoulders, chest, and all. The 1939 studio – the sculptor's second on-site – also features many of the tools used in constructing the masterpiece, as well as Ranger-led programs (available during summer months only). Depending on the current security situation, the Sculptor's Studio may be wheelchair accessible from the remote parking area. Check with park rangers in the Information Center.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sculptor's Studio
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Borglum View Terrace
This open area on the east side of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the site of sculptor Gutzon Borglum's original studio.
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Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center
Below the Grand View Terrace is the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, museum and theaters, providing a terrific introduction to Mount Rushmore.
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Grand View Terrace
Though the terrace is on a single level, different areas provide varying perspectives of the monument.
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Avenue of Flags
Visitors making their way to the prime viewing spot at Mount Rushmore - the Grand View Terrace - will walk along the Avenue of Flags.
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Amphitheater
The outdoor amphitheater at Mount Rushmore is a terrific place to stop and take in the your surroundings.
