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
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Prairie Village
Madison
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
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.