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.
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
Mellette House
Watertown
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Adams Museum
Deadwood
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood
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.