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.
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Armed Forces Display & Gifts
Wasta
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Union County Historical Society Museum
Elk Point
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
Chicago and NorthWestern Historic Railroad Depot
Redfield
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.