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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South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield

Ingalls Homestead
De Smet

Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre

International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming
Deadwood

Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood

Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone

1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet

Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City

Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown

Historic Adams House
Deadwood

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis

The Alliance
Sioux Falls

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!

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.