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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Adams Museum

Adams Museum

Deadwood

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot

Redfield

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Dacotah Prairie Museum

Aberdeen

South Dakota Art Museum

South Dakota Art Museum

Brookings

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Yankton

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre Depot and Museum

Fort Pierre

Old Fort Meade Museum

Old Fort Meade Museum

Sturgis

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming

Deadwood

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

Deadwood

W. H. Over Museum

W. H. Over Museum

Vermillion

Mellette House

Mellette House

Watertown

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Hill City

Tri-State Museum

Tri-State Museum

Belle Fourche

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

International Vinegar Museum

International Vinegar Museum

Roslyn

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

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.