Indian Museum Of North America

The Crazy Horse Memorial is an educational and humanitarian project dedicated to preserving and celebrating the cultures, traditions, and living heritage of North America's Indigenous peoples. Located in South Dakota, the memorial features the colossal mountain carving of Lakota hero Crazy Horse and encompasses additional endeavors such as The Indian Museum of North America and The Indian University of North America. This memorial serves as a reminder of the significance of reconciliation, the importance of respecting differences, embracing diversity, and striving for unity, all of which are deeply rooted in Native American cultural values. As it continues to advance its mission, Crazy Horse Memorial remains committed to enriching the understanding of Indigenous peoples' stories and their contributions to society. Generated from the website

Crazy Horse Memorial is a mountain monument, and is located in Crazy Horse, S.D. The work was begun in 1948 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski at the request of Native Americans. It houses the Indian Museum of North America and the Native American Cultural Center, which is dedicated to the 1996 Native American day celebration. It has the Sculptor s Studio, as well as a new 40,000-square-foot orientation center. The Crazy Horse Memorial education center offers theater style seating for more than 250 people; breakout and small group rooms; restaurant and food service on premises; and reception, banquet and buffet capabilities. Its gift shop offers clothing for adults and children, books, audiovisual materials, postcards, bookstore and cookbooks. It has various clubs, such as Bronze, Granite, Ruth's, Korczak's and Driller's Clubs.