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.

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Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

Chamberlain

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

South Dakota State Railroad Museum

Hill City

Prairie Village

Prairie Village

Madison

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Rapid City

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Big Thunder Gold Mine

Keystone

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Pettigrew Home and Museum

Sioux Falls

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Keystone

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Dakota Territorial Capitol Replica

Yankton

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Brookings

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Civilian Conservation Corps Museum of South Dakota

Hill City

Old Style Saloon #10

Old Style Saloon #10

Deadwood

Days of 76 Museum

Days of 76 Museum

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!

Badlands

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.