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.

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Fort Pierre

South Dakota Art Museum

South Dakota Art Museum

Brookings

Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Borglum Story

Keystone

Old Fort Meade Museum

Old Fort Meade Museum

Sturgis

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Sioux Falls

Old Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse Museum

Sioux Falls

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

Ingalls Homestead

Ingalls Homestead

De Smet

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

Deadwood

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Deadwood

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

South Dakota Hall of Fame

South Dakota Hall of Fame

Chamberlain

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre

Prairie Village

Prairie Village

Madison

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.