Beneath the watchful gaze of Mount Rushmore in the beautiful Black Hills sits the National Presidential Wax Museum. Visitors gain insight into our nation’s democracy through life-size, life-like wax
figures depicting our country’s most shaping experiences in dramatically historical settings. Join the framers of the American constitution as they gather to sign the Declaration of Independence, experience the beginning of the Cold War with President Franklin Roosevelt at Yalta. Observe the famous wax sculpture of President John F. Kennedy and his son John Jr. come to life, and witness the unveiling of the dramatic visit to “Ground Zero” by President George W. Bush after 9/11. Recapture the spirit of patriotism as you witness the evolution of American democracy represented by all 43 presidents.
The National Presidential Wax Museum also features:
  • State of the art narration system.
  • Historical Artifacts including President Bill Clinton’s red, white, and blue saxophone and the Florida’s 2000 Presidential election’s controversial ballot boxes.
  • Special group rates with complimentary welcome receptions available upon request.
  • A spacious gift shop located in the museum with a special selection of South Dakota Black Hills Gold, collector's items, fine porcelains and pewter, sculptures, presidential china and other museum quality souvenirs.
  • The Executive Order Grill located next door to the museum offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Be sure and print the on-line coupon for a 99-cent all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.
  • The Holy Terror Mini-Golf course, a challenging 18-hole course located adjacent to the museum.

Located on Keystone’s Main Street, US 16A South, the National Presidential Wax Museum is located two miles from Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, six miles from the world-renowned Beautiful Rushmore Cave, ten miles from Crazy Horse Memorial, and fifty miles from historic Deadwood, South Dakota.

Open 7 days per week April through October, 9AM to 5PM.
Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9AM to 8PM.