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.
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Mellette House
Watertown
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
National Music Museum
Vermillion
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood
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.