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Adams Museum & House

1-605-578-3724


54 Sherman St
Deadwood, South Dakota 57732


Entertaining and educational exhibits explore the natural and cultural history of Deadwood and the Black Hills. View the Hickok collection. Tour the Adams House.


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Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center

1-800-798-3452


1301 N Main Street
Chamberlain, South Dakota 37325


Contemporary works of art & historical exhibits. The Lakota phrase "Akta Lakota" translates into "honoring the people." Located on the campus of St. Joseph's Indian School in Chamberlain. Sioux culture. Open year round. Free admission.


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Black Hills & Ft. Pierre Railroad Roundhouse

1-605-584-1400


141 Glendale Dr
Lead, South Dakota 57754


The newly renovated Roundhouse, built in 1901, preserves the Golden Age of Railroading in the Black Hills. Restaurant, multi media theater, gift and antique shop.


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Black Hills Museum of Natural History

1-605-574-4505


117 Main St
Hill City, South Dakota 57745


Home of the original Tyrannosaurus rex "Stan" and the Fairburn Agate. View one of the finest collections of fossil invertebrate, fossils, and much more.


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Chapel In The Hills

1-605-342-8281


3788 Chapel Lane
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702


Stavkirke combines Norse dragon heads, Christian symbols, pegged construction. Grass roofed Stabbur welcome center & log cabin museum. Five Mi West of Downtown Rapid City.


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Custer County 1881 Courthouse Museum

605-673-2443


411 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer, South Dakota 57730


Thirteen rooms of 1874-present displays. Featuring Black Hills, Lakota & pioneer displays, 1874 Custer Expedition, 1875 cabin. Bookstore, handicapped accessible. Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Admission.


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Fort Meade Museum

1-605-347-9822


Building 55 Sheridan Ave
Sturgis, South Dakota 57754


Established in 1878 by the 7th Cavalry. Its commander, Colonel Sturgis, was one of the founders of the nearby town that bears his name. 1mi E of Sturgis on Hwy 34


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Four Mile Old West Town Museum

605-673-3905


11921 W Hwy 16
Custer, South Dakota 57730


Step back into yesterday. Living history, melodramas, tours of the old town, food & shopping. Annual Old West Fest of the Black Hills June 21 & 22, 2008. Admission still only $5.00 per person.


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