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.
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Prairie Village
Madison
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
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.