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.
Pioneer Auto Show
Murdo
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain
Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC)
Deadwood
Pettigrew Home and Museum
Sioux Falls
Wade’s Gold Mill
Hill City
Fort Pierre Depot and Museum
Fort Pierre
Ingalls Homestead
De Smet
Rushmore Borglum Story
Keystone
South Dakota State Railroad Museum
Hill City
1881 Courthouse Museum
Custer
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings
National Music Museum
Vermillion
Depot Museum / Harvey Dunn School
De Smet
Prairie Village
Madison
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!
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.