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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Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Armed Forces Display & Gifts

Wasta

Mellette House

Mellette House

Watertown

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

South Dakota Air and Space Museum

Rapid City

Dakota Territorial Museum

Dakota Territorial Museum

Yankton

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School

De Smet

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Pierre

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)

Deadwood

Pioneer Auto Show

Pioneer Auto Show

Murdo

Rushmore Borglum Story

Rushmore Borglum Story

Keystone

The Alliance

The Alliance

Sioux Falls

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique Car Lot

Rapid City

Wade’s Gold Mill

Wade’s Gold Mill

Hill City

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Children’s Museum of South Dakota

Brookings

Union County Historical Society Museum

Union County Historical Society Museum

Elk Point

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.