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

W. H. Over Museum

Vermillion

Ingalls Homestead

Ingalls Homestead

De Smet

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Keystone

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Aberdeen

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot

Rapid City

South Dakota Hall of Fame

South Dakota Hall of Fame

Chamberlain

1881 Courthouse Museum

1881 Courthouse Museum

Custer

South Dakota Art Museum

South Dakota Art Museum

Brookings

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Sioux Falls

Tri-State Museum

Tri-State Museum

Belle Fourche

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

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.