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.
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Mead Cultural Education Center
Yankton
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center
Fort Pierre
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
Verendrye Museum
Fort Pierre
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot
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.