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.
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Mellette House
Watertown
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Armed Forces Display & Gifts
Wasta
Prairie Village
Madison
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Mead Cultural Education Center
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!
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.