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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Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Prairie Village
Madison
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
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.