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.
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Armed Forces Display & Gifts
Wasta
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica
Yankton
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
Rapid City
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
Brookings
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
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.