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.
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Prairie Village
Madison
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn
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.