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.

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

Deadwood

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Old Courthouse Museum

Old Courthouse Museum

Sioux Falls

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Redfield

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Chamberlain

Black Hills Mining Museum

Black Hills Mining Museum

Lead

Ingalls Homestead

Ingalls Homestead

De Smet

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone

International Vinegar Museum

International Vinegar Museum

Roslyn

W. H. Over Museum

W. H. Over Museum

Vermillion

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Yankton

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Deadwood

Old Style Saloon #10

Old Style Saloon #10

Deadwood

Dakota Territorial Museum

Dakota Territorial Museum

Yankton

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Rapid 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!

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.