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.

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Hill City

Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Wasta

Ingalls Homestead

Ingalls Homestead

De Smet

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Brookings

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

International Vinegar Museum

International Vinegar Museum

Roslyn

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming

Celebrity Hotel, Museum & Gaming

Deadwood

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center

Fort Pierre

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre

Wade’s Gold Mill

Wade’s Gold Mill

Hill City

Codington County Heritage Museum

Codington County Heritage Museum

Watertown

Historic Adams House

Historic Adams House

Deadwood

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Yankton

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Chamberlain

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Smith Zimmermann Museum

Madison

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.