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.
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota
Hill City
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Mellette House
Watertown
Old Fort Meade Museum
Sturgis
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
The Alliance
Sioux Falls
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
Keystone Historical Museum
Keystone
Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Smith Zimmermann Museum
Madison
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
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.