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 Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
Prairie Village
Madison
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
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.