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.

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South Dakota Hall of Fame

South Dakota Hall of Fame

Chamberlain

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Aberdeen

W. H. Over Museum

W. H. Over Museum

Vermillion

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Keystone

Old Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse Museum

Sioux Falls

National Music Museum

National Music Museum

Vermillion

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Fort Pierre

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

Deadwood

Old Fort Meade Museum

Old Fort Meade Museum

Sturgis

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis

The Alliance

The Alliance

Sioux Falls

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Redfield

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Mead Cultural Education Center

Mead Cultural Education Center

Yankton

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone

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!

Badlands

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.