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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Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
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.