South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center - Pierre, South Dakota

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South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center - Pierre, South Dakota

 Created to preserve the historical and cultural legacy of the state’s early Sioux inhabitants and the first waves of European settlers. The facility brings history alive through exhibits, educational programming and research services.  You’ll experience everything from early American Indian cultures to the arrival of white settlers, river boats and railroads.  Walk through a sod house and hear stories told by a pioneer woman, see a Lakota teepee up close and witness the workings of a replica gold mining operation.

Of particular importance is the museum’s collection of 1,339 Native American objects. The collection, which focuses on the Sioux Indians, is noteworthy for both its quality and its documentation. 
 

Admission is charged; kids under 18 are admitted free.

Location: 900 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501.

Phone: (605) 773-3458