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.
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Adams Museum
Deadwood
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
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.