Museums in South Dakota, United States
The Mammoth Site
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Out in the rolling hills of the southern Black Hills, you'll find a place where the clock stopped for giants. The Mammot...
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives
Spearfish, South Dakota
Believe it or not, this place is home to a massive archive of over 1.5 million fish tags, a library of piscine history t...
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
Chamberlain, South Dakota
People come to the Akta Lakota Museum not just to see artifacts, but to truly listen and understand the living story of ...
High Plains Western Heritage Center
Spearfish, South Dakota
You might not expect to find a building that so perfectly embodies the spirit of the frontier in a modern parking lot, b...
South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings, South Dakota
Stepping into the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum feels like walking straight into the tough, resilient spirit...
W. H. Over Museum
Vermillion, South Dakota
People don't just stumble upon the W.H. Over Museum in Vermillion; they make a point to visit, drawn by its reputation a...
Washington Pavilion
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Would you believe this vibrant arts and science hub was once a bustling high school? The Washington Pavilion has masterf...
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame
Sturgis, South Dakota
If you want to understand the soul of Sturgis, you don't just go to the rally; you come right here, to this museum on Ma...
Old Courthouse Museum
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Standing proudly in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, the Old Courthouse Museum is a beautiful sandstone landmark that ...
Museum @ Black Hills Institute
Hill City, South Dakota
People come here for one reason: to get up close to some of the most incredible dinosaurs and ancient treasures you'll e...
Tri-State Museum
Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Tucked away on 5th Avenue in Belle Fourche, the Tri-State Museum sits at the exact geographic center of the United State...
South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings, South Dakota
Tucked away on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings, this gem feels like a well-kept secret. You wal...
South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Box Elder, South Dakota
Tucked right at the gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base, this place is a hidden gem for anyone who loves the roar of a jet ...
Adams Museum
Deadwood, South Dakota
Everyone comes to Deadwood for the legends of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane, but you leave the Adams Museum realizing the ...
Black Hills Mining Museum
Lead, South Dakota
The Black Hills Mining Museum doesn't just tell the story of the gold rush; it immerses you in it from the moment you st...
National Music Museum
Vermillion, South Dakota
You might not expect to find one of the world's most significant collections of musical instruments in a small South Dak...
The National Presidential Wax Museum
Keystone, South Dakota
Tucked away in the Black Hills of South Dakota, just a short drive from Mount Rushmore, this museum offers a unique and ...
Days of '76 Museum
Deadwood, South Dakota
Everyone comes to Deadwood for the legends of Wild Bill and Calamity Jane, but you stay for the real stories, the ones y...