Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc., has been in business for over 40 years. Our on-site museum has over 900 original fossils, 170+ replicas, and over 500 minerals, meteorites and rocks. You must enter through, Everything Prehistoric, our gift shop. Our gift shop has many wonderful gifts and educational products, including fossils and minerals!
Talk about the best and most convenient location for a railroad history and interactive experience in South Dakota – right next to the Black Hills Central Railroad’s depot in Hill City! The museum focuses on educating the public on the railroad companies that have served South Dakota from 1872 to the present time through educational experiences, memorabilia and collections.
Nestled along the Belle Fourche River you’ll find this beautiful facility. Come in and explore the fascinating history of the region; including the corners of SD, MT, & WY. Educational exhibits and kiosks tell the stories of early cattle companies cowboys, sheep/wool industries, 95 years of the Black Hills Roundup Rodeo, railroad, military, paleontology, industry, pioneers and two-story 1876 Johnny Spaulding Cabin. Open year-round.
The Sioux Indian Museum displays an extensive array of historic clothing plus horse gear, weapons, household implements, cradleboards, and toys. A series of promotional sales exhibitions introduce unsurpassed contemporary Sioux Indian arts and crafts by emerging artists and craftsperson’s. The museum was founded in 1939 through the cooperation of the Federal and Rapid City governments.
Explore the captivating history of the Black Hills, from the gold discoveries in Battle Creek and Keystone to the founding of Keystone Town. Experience the excitement of the Black Hills Gold Rush and Tin Boom, and learn about the visionary sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his team behind Mount Rushmore. Discover the engineering marvels of Peter Norbeck’s Iron Mountain Road and CC Gideon’s Pigtail Bridges. Uncover the stories of Carrie Ingalls, Wild Horse Harry Hardin, and the Keystone Consolidated Gold Mine at the Living History School in Keystone, South Dakota.
Atop a hill overlooking Hot Springs you’ll discover a rich collection of historical artifacts from Fall River County and beyond in our museum’s 25 exhibits.
The Journey Museum and Learning Center brings together the history of the western Great Plains as well as Native American history and tells the story of our region.
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is a 501(c)3 non-profit focused on preserving the history of motorcycling and those that have made a significant impact on the motorcycle industry.
See regional fossils, full-size dinosaurs, life-like & highly detailed, as they appeared in the flesh many eons ago. Touch a real dinosaur leg bone. Mirror Maze & Mini Golf are free with admission. Relax in the movie theater. All exhibits are indoors except mini-golf!
Nestled along a well-kept gravel road outside Spearfish lies one of the country’s most distinctive art venues: a geodesic dome adorned with whimsical globes known as “Termespheres,” crafted by the artist Dick Termes. These spheres, resembling three-dimensional Escher-like paintings, are meticulously fashioned using his innovative six-point perspective technique.
Since 1972 it has been a a showcase of antique and classic cars Bill and Peggy Napoli have painstaking restored themselves since 1969. You are invited to come visit us on your next vacation to South Dakota to see one of the most unique collections anywhere. There are also over 100 cars for sale at Motion Unlimited Museum.
The 1881 Courthouse Museum is an American historical museum located in Custer, South Dakota. The museum is housed in the original Custer County Courthouse which served as a center for government in Custer County and the Dakota Territory from 1881 to 1973
The Days of ’76 began as a way to honor Deadwood’s first pioneers – the prospectors, miners, muleskinners and madams who poured into the Black Hills in 1876 to settle the gold-filled gulches of Dakota Territory. Since the first celebration in 1924, the Days of ‘76 has grown into a legendary annual event with a historic parade and an award-winning PRCA rodeo.
Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is built on Korczak, Ruth and Chief Henry Standing Bear’s ideals of creating a memorial to honor the living heritage of the North American Indians. As a part of this foundation THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER® were created. The Museums feature American Indian art and artifacts from tribal Nations across North America. In the summer guests can enjoy visiting with Native American Artisans and watching American Indian musicians and dancers perform.
The Museum of Geology at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology explores the natural history of Earth through scientific inquiry, preserves specimens and data as a dedicated repository for scientific research, and promotes understanding of geoscience and evolution through outreach. The Museum of Geology is located in two buildings on the School of Mines campus. The exhibits and public programs are located in the O’Harra Building; the collections and laboratories are located in the new Paleontology Research Laboratory.
The Saab Heritage Car Museum USA offers a unique opportunity to see and celebrate Saab’s contributions to the American automotive landscape. Featuring over 100 cars, including rare Saabs from the GM Heritage Collection, as well as the oldest Saab in the country, the Saab Heritage Museum USA is a must-see attraction in Sturgis, South Dakota!
Step back in time with a One-of-a-kind tour and nature walk through the live and petrified forest. Experience the best Black Hills geology. Discover trees and animals that turned to stone, explore the museum, displays, working lapidary, amazing gems and rock shop.
In 1930 pioneer businessman W.E. Adams founded the Adams Museum in downtown Deadwood with the purpose of preserving and displaying the history of the Black Hills. He donated the building to the City of Deadwood and placed the operation of the organization in the hands of a board of directors. The board oversaw the collecting of some of the Black Hills’ greatest treasures including Potato Creek Johnny’s original gold nugget, the City of Deadwood’s Wild Bill Hickok Collection, the mysterious Thoen Stone record of the Ezra Kind party’s discovery of gold in the Hills in the 1830s, and a rare one-of-a-kind plesiosaur (marine reptile).
The Black Hill Mining Museum was built by miners from the nearby (now closed) Homestake Gold Mine, to preserve and tell the story of hard rock mining in the Black Hills. Take our guided tour of our simulated underground gold mine, outfitted with the tools, equipment and clothing that the miners used during the 125+ years of mining, while your guide gives you a unique perspective. Pan for real placer gold: learn the process of collecting gold out of a shovelful of dirt, and take home the gold we guarantee you’ll find. View our exhibits, listen and learn about the 140+ year history of Lead, and the miners, and other men and women, who built this town.
