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
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls
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.