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.
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
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.