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

Verendrye Museum

Fort Pierre

South Dakota Hall of Fame

South Dakota Hall of Fame

Chamberlain

Old Style Saloon #10

Old Style Saloon #10

Deadwood

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

Deadwood

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone Historical Museum

Keystone

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Rapid City

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Chamberlain

Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Wasta

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre

South Dakota Art Museum

South Dakota Art Museum

Brookings

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

Mellette House

Mellette House

Watertown

Adams Museum

Adams Museum

Deadwood

Old Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse Museum

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!

Badlands

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.