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.

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.

Day County Museum
Webster, South Dakota 57274

If you are looking for an interesting and educational way to spend your time, visit the Day County Museum located the the basement of the Day County courthouse.

The hundreds of articles on display afford visitors teh opportunity to step back in time and enjoy a glimpse of the past. Mush of the history of Day County is preserved through the loans or donations by people whose forefathers wore, used or treasured the items.

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.

Fort Sisseton State Park
Lake City, South Dakota 57247

Experience a unique niche in Dakota Territory history at Historic Fort Sisseton. Step back in time with interpreters and tour through the 14 original buildings and museum. Summer living history programs depict blacksmithing, bread baking, soldiering, and carpentry int the post-Civil War era. The june Festival captures both historians and western romantics and transports them to the peak of the Fort's existence. Visit for the day or stay for the weekend, a campground and camping cabins are available.

International Vinegar Museum
Roslyn, South Dakota 57261

One-of-a-kind museum featuring the history, uses, and making of vinegar. See 100's of vinegars from around the world; explore a vinegar tasting bar. Gift shop has apparel, souvenirs, and of course, great vinegars!

J.W. Parmley Home & Historical Society
Ipswich, South Dakota 57451

The society maintains and operates two facilities. The historical house was the home of Mr. and Mrs. JW Parmley and it is restored and furnished with many of their original belongings. The Parmley House is a unique formed-concrete 1920s home built without wood framing. Exhibits include clothing, furniture and community-related items of the early 20th century.
The society also maintains and operates the restored Parmley Land Office on Main Street. The Parmley Land Office exhibits early 20th century businesses in a 1900 stone building. The society is constructing and developing the Edmunds County Memorial Park adjacent to the Land Office.

Lake Norden Historical Society
Lake Norden, South Dakota

Kirk School - One room schoolhouse (furnished)
Pole Barn - Agriculture artifacts, fire engine, many old items for farming and blacksmithing
Museum - Lake Norden School pictures, books, bell etc. Also features kitchen, sitting room, parlor (furnished). Many artifacts of area...also pictures and books on genealogy.

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 NE South Dakota
Webster, South Dakota 57274

Twelve buildings containing historical collections including antique tractors, cars, and mounted wildlife. Eleven buildings were moved to the site and restored. Gov. Sigurd Anderson memorabilia, SD’s only Shoe House, and SD State Fishing Museum are all included in the museum.

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.

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; a varied inventory of service memoriabelia, carriages, and artifacts from the area. Displays include our collection of birds, butterflies, stuffed animals, rodents, and seashells; 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.