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.
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Adams Museum
Deadwood

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield

Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen

South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre

Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood

Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood

W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion

Mellette House
Watertown

South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City

Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings

International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn

Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone

Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
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.