Indian Museum of North America

Before starting the construction of the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota, sculptor Korczak had decided that he wanted to design a project for the people. He wanted to create a site where he could share American Indian culture and history with visitors. The museum's first collection was donated in 1965 by an Assiniboine-Sioux from Montana. This marked a tradition of growth as tribal members have continuously given crafts, artifacts, and art to the Indian Museum of North America. About 90% of the collection has been donated to the museum. Today the collections have grown to represent a majority of the diverse North American tribes.

The museum was built during winter of 1972 by Korczak and his family. The museum was built using private funds, non-federal grants or moneys, just as he had planned the building of the memorial to be built. After his death, Korczak's wife and family have continued not only the sculpture project but also added new wings on to the museum. The Indian Museum of North America is open from 7am until night, after a light show, throughout the summer. It is open from 8am to 4:30pm in the winter.