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.
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Adams Museum
Deadwood
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.