Museums

South Dakota boasts a large number of museums that share its’ rich history and heritage. There is a wide selection of museums throughout the state, each focusing on a unique aspect of life in South Dakota. These museums are just waiting to catch your eyes and spark your interest in South Dakota’s history and way of life.

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Chamberlain

Wade’s Gold Mill

Wade’s Gold Mill

Hill City

1881 Courthouse Museum

1881 Courthouse Museum

Custer

Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Borglum Story

Keystone

National Music Museum

National Music Museum

Vermillion

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Madison

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Keystone

Adams Museum

Adams Museum

Deadwood

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Brookings

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

Mead Cultural Education Center

Mead Cultural Education Center

Yankton

The Alliance

The Alliance

Sioux Falls

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Yankton

Great Faces. Great Places.

South Dakota is an incredibly unique state in that each region offers a completely different experience then the others. Check out each of the regions to see what each has to offer!

Badlands

Western South Dakota

Featuring the Black Hills, Badlands, the Sturgis Rally. This region tends to be the most popular.

CENTRAL REGION

This region of South Dakota offers some of the best hunting and fishing in the entire central US. 

Eastern Region

The eastern region is home to the largest city in the state and provides visitors with a true "prairie" experience.