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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The Alliance
Sioux Falls

Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead

South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield

Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis

Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo

Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre

Mellette House
Watertown

National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone

Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point

Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain

Prairie Village
Madison

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre

W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
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.