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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Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Mellette House
Watertown
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
National Music Museum
Vermillion
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
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.