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.
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
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.