Preserves the history and legacy of the Sioux Falls Stockyards by providing a dynamic, interactive learning center for people of all ages. Stockyard Ag Experience provides a place to communicate the role agriculture plays in our economy and society and showcases the story of agriculture in this region from the farm to the table and its evolving relationship to the world.

Rotating exhibits feature Harvey Dunn, Native American art, Marghab Linens and Paul Goble, as well as exhibits curated from regional, national and international artists. Family friendly with art activities and engagement spaces for kids throughout the museum. Free Community Art Days and other free events throughout the year. Tours available with advance notice. The museum has more than 7,000 objects in its collection including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, textiles, and ceramics. The Museum Store features jewelry, beads, pottery, and original works of art by local and regional artists in addition to books on South Dakota history and culture, gifts, educational toys, and giclée prints of Harvey Dunn originals.

Provides museum exhibits connecting attendees with the people, cultures, and science behind the Black Hills and prairies of Western South Dakota from prehistoric encounters and Native American heritage to pioneer tales and spaceflight. Includes cultural artifacts and interactive experiences. Also offers online education material for children, audio guided tours of the museum, educational field trips, and summer camps.

The Adams House, built in 1892, is an elegant Victorian-era home with original contents that chronicles Deadwood's transition from a lawless mining camp to a prosperous and technologically rich metropolitan city.

A portable planetarium to discover the secrets of the seasonal constellations. Starlab gives students the tools to begin their own sky exploration. Starlab encompasses astronomy and mythology and is applicable to 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grade science standards and 2nd & 6th grade history standards.

The Spink County Museum contains Indian artifacts, machinery and household articles. The museum is air conditioned and a museum curator is on duty during regular hours.

A place relating to its region, its community, its children, and their learning wants and needs. The Museum consists of 44,000 square feet of indoor space and 4 acres of prairie. The museum provides classes and camps for children ages 3 - 12 years of age, special sensory-friendly play opportunities for families that need a low-sensory play environment, and free play in the museum exhibits. Exhibits, both inside and outside, are broad-based to include science, engineering, art, literature, culture, geography, and history.

Explore the Adams Museum to fully understand Deadwood's raucous past. Get up close and personal with the legends and outlaws who brought Deadwood international fame.

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC) serves as a destination appealing to historians, geologist, genealogists, authors, scholars, and the general public. It is a research center with a reputation for thoroughness, assisting in multi-disciplined fields of study serving a local, state, and national audience. The facility is designed to host a variety of public programs, workshops, concerts, and lectures that appeal to a divers and multi-generational audience. The HARCC provides public access to an unprecedented collection of historically valuable archival materials, offering a unique perspective of Black Hills history.

Join the Children's Museum of South Dakota for a low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for visiting the Museum featuring a special appearance from Santa Claus. This event will include the following adaptations: less crowded environment, designated quiet rooms, adaptive equipment, and cafe space available if families bring a packed meal. This event is specially designed for children, adults, and families who will benefit from expanded accessibility and sensory accommodations. Service providers, animals, and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients.

Promotes and sustains the historic and cultural heritage of Beadle County. The Dakotaland Museum is a tribute to all of the early settlers. Located in the 1913 Dairy Exhibit Building on the State Fairgrounds.

The Pettigrew Home and Museum is a historic house built in 1889 and in 1911 became the home of Richard Franklin Pettigrew. He was the first Senator for the State of South Dakota. There are two museum galleries featuring exhibits on Pettigrew and historic Sioux Falls. Tours of the home are offered every day of the week.

A free program for children ages 0 to 3 and their grown-ups to connect, discover, play, and explore through hands-on experiences.

Explore the whole wild world at the Great Plains Zoo. At the zoo campus, visit more than 100 species, including bears, rhinos, tigers, monkeys, and other animals! Enjoy a meal at the ROAR Cafe, ride the carousel, or participate in seasonal giraffe feedings. Education programs include year-round Bookworms at the zoo, summer camps, and a robust program schedule for all ages.

Mosaic Arts and Events (formerly known as Museum of Visual Materials) is an historic and LEED Platinum Green Building. Mosaic offers low-cost art classes students of all ages and abilities Monday - Wednesday. ​The historic building is also an events venue for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, holiday parties and more. To register for classes or learn more about Mosaic, visit website. 

A county supported local history museum. Offers historical, artwork, and interactive exhibits for all ages. Also offers, from time to time, educational workshops for all ages.

The Old Courthouse Museum was Minnehaha County's first courthouse, built in 1889 with a 165 foot clock tower. The museum features three floors of history related exhibits, along with a variety of educational programming including historic walking tours, kids activities including summer camps, concerts, and much more.

Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and play with the elves! Take a photo with Santa and share Christmas wishes! Holiday magic is in the air! Enjoy a delicious breakfast from Cafe Coteau while Santa stops by for a visit. There will be two sessions held for 2025. Both sessions will be held on Saturday, December 6th. Information on how to register for the event will be announced soon!

Bringing visual arts to children and adults through exhibitions, education and collections. Eight art galleries, including Everist Gallery, feature changing exhibitions, Raven Children's Art Studio, and Permanent Collection features works by regional artists, such as Oscar Howe, Robert Aldern and Signe Stuart, and international artists, including Rembrandt and Renoir.

Commemorates the history of the Days of '76 Celebration and rodeo. The Days of '76 Museum features displays of carriages and wagons, historic firearms, American Indian artifacts, and illustrates Deadwood's enduring friendship with Buffalo Bill Cody.

A low-sensory playtime that offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration in the Museum's exhibits. These include the following adaptations: Less crowded environment (limit of 100 guests), designated quiet rooms, adaptive equipment, adaptive art tools, and cafe space available for a sack lunch/supper. Service providers, animals, and therapists are welcome to accompany students/clients.

Santa will be visiting the Children's Museum of South Dakota to visit and take pictures with museum guests. The Museum will be open on Tuesday, December 16th until 7:00pm. Check out Play Central Toys & Books for any last-minute holiday shopping you may have. No museum admission needed but your purchase supports the mission of the organization. Cafe Coteau will also be serving a $5.00 Community Meal that night.

Features interactive exhibits and live demonstrations for all ages. Offers Free First Fridays on the first Friday of each month. This includes free admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center and Visual Arts Center and various science activities including Avera Stage Science and fascinating demonstrations. Inside the museum is the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium that shows a variety of mission-based, educational documentaries. For events at the Pavilion, visit calendar of events on website.

Get your play in before the 2025 Downtown Brookings Festival of Lights Parade! Prior to the parade, museum guests can visit museum exhibits and write a letter to Santa in the Art Studio.