Entertainment and education all under one roof! Learn about the pioneers who helped make this land great. Enjoy art from around the region.
For nearly 75 years the Dakota Discovery Museum has been welcoming cultures from all over the world to a place of imagination. Our inviting environment features numerous historic artifacts from a time when the way of life came from the land itself. Located on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, the Dakota Discovery Museum provides entertaining and educational benefits to everyone who walks through the door.
Children of all ages can experience life on the prairies with area and cultural activities. Whether you visit as part of a family vacation or as a school field trip, we can make your experience at Dakota Discovery a memorable one.
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Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village
3 miles
Awesome to see a live dig site and great for kids! Sparked a lot of conversations and... Heritage Hall Museum & Archives
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If you are a tractor person, this place is for you. It offers a wide variety of make...
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Had a blast here! The weather was good, the cost was fair and people were so nice!
Ingalls Homestead
52 miles
Inspiring to put a place to go with the books and author. Deeper appreciation for all...
Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natur...
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For a town the size of Sioux Falls this is a very decent zoo. It's well-kept and has ...
Dakota Territorial Museum
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Some real interesting stuff. Rather small Museum. I really liked the mountain lion th...
Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center
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We really enjoyed this museum. We were greeted with a smile and such a warm welcome.... Sioux Empire Medical Museum
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Pettigrew Home & Museum
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Many interesting things to see. Definitely a great place to learn about the past. You...
Old Courthouse Museum
66 miles
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South Dakota Hall of Fame
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This is a beautiful building. The staff is so helpful and very well dressed. It has s... Children's Museum of South Dakota
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A great place for kids. As the adult, be prepared to do a lot of standing around. The... South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum
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This was a really fun place to go with small children. The hands on kid area is so mu...to add Dakota Discovery Museum map to your website;
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