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.
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Rapid City
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Adams Museum
Deadwood
Dakota Territorial Museum
Yankton
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead
Days of 76 Museum
Deadwood
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche
Prairie Village
Madison
Historic Adams House
Deadwood
National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone
Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown
International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
Pierre
Buffalo Museum & One Room Schoolhouse
Buffalo
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Big Thunder Gold Mine
Keystone
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.