Museums

  • Black Hills Institute of Geological Research

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    117 Main St
    Hill City, SD 57745
    PO Box 643
    1(605)574-4289
    1(605)574-3919

    Black Hills Institute of Geological Research, Inc. (BHI), has been the leader in paleontological excavations and preparation since 1974, helping supply museums and collectors the finest in professionally prepared fossils and cast replicas. From dinosaurs to mammals, reptiles to pteranodons, ammonites to fish, and crinoids to trilobites, we do it all, and we do it well.

    Visit Black Hills Institute of Geological Research at www.bhigr.com/

  • Black Hills Mining Museum

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    323 W Main St
    Lead, SD 57754
    1(605)584-1605

    Welcome to the Black Hills Mining Museum, located in the mile-high city of Lead. Our non-profit educational corporation is dedicated to the preservation of the rich mining heritage of the Black Hills of South Dakota. We invite you to visit us and enjoy our numerous exhibits and activities. For more than a century, gold mining had been the #1 industry in Lead and in the Northern Black Hills. Today that mining heritage is cleverly depicted as an educational and fun Black Hills Badlands and Lakes Association Family Approved Attraction.

    Directions: On W Main (Canam Hwy 85) adjacent to US Post Office

    Visit Black Hills Mining Museum at blackhillsminingmuseum.com

  • Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

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    999 Main St.
    Sturgis, SD 57785
    PO Box 602
    1(605)347-2001

    We're a non-profit, member and donor supported museum dedicated to preserving the past, educating about the sport and culture, and playing a pivotal role in the future of motorcycling. Our facility is a unique destination, a prominent Black Hills attraction showcasing vintage motorcycles, artifacts, and memorabilia.

    Directions: On the corner of Main St and Junction Ave

    Visit Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame at www.sturgismuseum.com/

  • Western Heritage Center

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    I-90, Exit 14 825 Heritage Drive
    Spearfish, SD 57783
    P.O. Box 524
    1(605)642-9378

    5-State Regional Museum founded to honor the Old West Pioneers and American Indians of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana. Western Artifacts, Western Art, Live Animals and Family History Displays are used as a determinant of Historical Events. In the mid 1970's, area ranchers were concerned that the story of settlement in High Plains Region would not be preserved. Two ranchers, Harry Blair and Edgar (Slim) Gardner, are considered Founders of the High Plains Heritage Society d/b/a High Plains Western Heritage Center, a Non-profit Organization.

    Directions: South down Hertiage Dr, off E Colorado Blvd

    Visit Western Heritage Center at www.westernheritagecenter.com