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.
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
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.