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
Chamberlain
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Armed Forces Display & Gifts
Wasta
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Mellette House
Watertown
Prairie Village
Madison
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
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.