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.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
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.