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.
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
South Dakota Hall of Fame
Chamberlain
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Old Style Saloon #10
Deadwood
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
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.