Member Museums


Bramble Park Zoo
Watertown, South Dakota 57201

Bramble Park Zoo is a 15 acre AZA accredited facility in Watertown, SD. Experience over 500 mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates representing 130 species from around the world and those native to South Dakota.

Codington County Heritage Museum
Watertown, South Dakota 57201

The Codington County Heritage Museum is located in the former Carnegie Library building in uptown Watertown, South Dakota. Watertown is in the heart of the historic and scenic Coteau des Prairie and is the seat of Codington County. The museum’s collections include thousands of local history artifacts, 200 linear feet of archival material, and more than 3,500 photographs. The museum staff provides group tours, research assistance, programs, workshops, and slide presentations. The museum displays both permanent and temporary exhibits, including a turn of the century Victorian home, a country school, a dry goods and general store, a 1920’s dentist office, and a military display. The museum also hosts various programs, workshops, and traveling exhibits throughout the year.

Cresbard, Devoe, Myron Historical Association
Cresbard, South Dakota 57435

An Old Country Church moved to Cresbard to serve as a museum. It has beautiful cathedral windows and hardwood floors. An annex was added to the structure before it was moved to serve as a dining and serving facility. Now the structure can be enjoyed as a

Dacotah Prairie Museum
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57402

The Dacotah Prairie Museum of Aberdeen, South Dakota mounts both long and short-term exhibits dealing with life on the early prairie, to convey different aspects of the area's history. The DPM is dedicated to telling the story of the Dakota Prairie and its inhabitants.

Dakotaland Museum
Huron, South Dakota 57350

While visiting Huron, take time to tour the Dakotaland Museum that is full of artifacts that represent the heritage of Huron and Beadle County, take a tour of the well preserved Pyle House Museum or tour the Railroad and Model Train Museum.

Elkton Museum and Historical Society
Elkton, South Dakota 57026

Artifacts, records, collection of Elkton Newspapers and photos. Articles depicting Elkton's History; large collection of miniature shoes, genealogical resources, Church history, vintage clothing, Elkton History books, and much more.

Granary Memorial Gallery
Granary Rural Cultural Center

Groton, South Dakota 57445

The Granary Rural Cultural Center promotes development of the visual fine arts of rural communities of North and South Dakota, and builds a bridge between artists and the public. The Granary is strongly dedicated to nurture the creative abilities and artistic expression of youth. We aim to generate an active constituency to celebrate the work of local artists, make fine art a part of community life, and advocate strong Fine Arts programs in high school education.

International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn, South Dakota 57261

Vinegar from all over the world. Paper made from vinegar, vinegar tasting bar guided tour of the museum.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society
DeSmet, South Dakota 57231

Experience a unique journey into Laura's life and history with a visit to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society in De Smet, South Dakota. Take the Laura Ingalls Wilder adventure!

We feature the two original buildings lived in by the Ingalls during their time in DeSmet. The Surveyors House and the Ingalls House both contain original Ingalls artifacts.

Mellette Memorial Association
Watertown, South Dakota 57201

We own and operate the Mellette House, home of Arthur Mellette, the first Governor of South Dakota. The home is beautifully restored with many of the family's original furnishings.

Experience life first hand in an elegant Italianate 1885 Dakota Territory home. Mellette House is renowned not only because of its spectacular architecture but because of the remarkable family that built it and occupied it for the first ten years of its existence.

Museum of Wildlife, Science and Industry of Northeastern South Dakota
Webster, South Dakota 57294

Twelve buildings containing historical collections including antique tractors and car5s, thirteen buildings move to site and restored. Gov. Sigurd Anderson memorabilia, SD’s only Shoe House, SD State Fishing Museum, SD Wrestling Hall of Fame, a mounted wildlife collection

Pyle House Museum
Huron, South Dakota 57350

An 1893 house which was the home of Gladys Pyle, South Dakota Secretary of State. Contains original furnishings.

Redfield’s Historic Chicago and Northwestern Depot
Redfield, South Dakota 57469

Restored 1914 C&NW Depot with original oak woodwork, marble floors and gargoyles! On display: telegraph equipment, railroad memorabilia and special feature rotating exhibits.

Redlin Art Center
Watertown, South Dakota 57201

Over 150 of Terry Redlin's original oil paintings hang in the impressive building at the junction of U.S. Highway 212 and Interstate 29 in Watertown, South Dakota. With immense Rockville white granite columns reaching 38 feet skyward against the 52,000 square foot brick building, the grandeur of the structure envelopes visitors as they enter the Redlin Art Center.

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
Brookings, South Dakota 57007

The State Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of objects related to South Dakota's agricultural history.

South Dakota Art Museum
Brookings, South Dakota 57707

The South Dakota Art Museum as steward of the State’s art treasures, collects, preserves and exhibits art for the people of South Dakota in order to increase access to and appreciation of the visual arts.

Spink County Historical Scoiety
Redfield, South Dakota 57469

Early pioneer memorabilia; collection of birds, butterflies and stuffed animals; some native-American artifacts; early farm machinery and horse-drawn items; military items from most wars; collections of early newspapers and area pictures. Approximately 5000+ square feet on two levels with heat and A/C.

University of South Dakota Art Galleries
Vermillion, South Dakota 57069

The University Art Galleries maintain three galleries including the Main Gallery and Gallery 110 in the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts and the Oscar Howe Gallery in Historic Old Main. In addition, the UAG maintains several galleries on campus.