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
Pierre

International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn

Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City

Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche

Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone

Ingalls Homestead
De Smet

Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls

Historic Adams House
Deadwood

Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City

Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point

National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone

1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer

South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City

Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet

National Music Museum
Vermillion

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!

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.