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.
Mellette House
Watertown
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Prairie Village
Madison
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
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.