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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National Music Museum
Vermillion
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Mellette House
Watertown
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Armed Forces Display & Gifts
Wasta
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
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.