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

South Dakota Art Museum

Brookings

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis

Old Style Saloon #10

Old Style Saloon #10

Deadwood

National Music Museum

National Music Museum

Vermillion

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Madison

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Redfield

Mead Cultural Education Center

Mead Cultural Education Center

Yankton

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

1881 Courthouse Museum

1881 Courthouse Museum

Custer

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Hill City

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

Adams Museum

Adams Museum

Deadwood

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

The Alliance

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!

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.