Member Museum Details



Dakota Sunset Museum
205 West Commercial Avenue
Suite 104
Gettysburg, South Dakota 57442
605-765-9480

The award-winning Dakota Sunset Museum opened in 1990 and a major expansion was completed in 2006. Highlights include a 40-ton Sacred Medicine Rock, imbedded with human prints; a Civil War exhibit honoring 200 veterans who settled Potter County; a big game animal collection which includes the North American "Grand Slam;" an 1870 Native American dress; antique furnishings & barbershop; complete blacksmith shop & tools; one-room country school & barn; former General Store; and over 15,000 Potter County & area obituaries for family research.

  • Type Of Facility: History

  • Admission: Free, Donations accepted

  • Group Tours Available: Yes

  • Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

  • Season: All Year

  • Hours:
    • June - August...Monday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Winter Hours, September - May...Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 PM