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 Cultural Heritage Center

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre

International Vinegar Museum

International Vinegar Museum

Roslyn

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Hill City

Tri-State Museum

Tri-State Museum

Belle Fourche

Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Borglum Story

Keystone

Ingalls Homestead

Ingalls Homestead

De Smet

Old Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse Museum

Sioux Falls

Historic Adams House

Historic Adams House

Deadwood

Wade’s Gold Mill

Wade’s Gold Mill

Hill City

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Keystone

1881 Courthouse Museum

1881 Courthouse Museum

Custer

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Hill City

Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse

Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse

Buffalo

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

National Music Museum

National Music Museum

Vermillion

Mellette House

Mellette House

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.