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.
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
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.