Explore museums and tours in the Black Hills, where history, science, and local stories come to life. From interactive exhibits to guided tours of iconic sites, discover the people, places, and events that shape this unique and fascinating region.
Ride the 1880 Train for a scenic, historic steam journey between Hill City and Keystone, SD.
222 Railroad Ave Hill City, SD, 57745
Founded in 1930 by pioneer W.E. Adams, this Deadwood museum displays Potato Creek Johnny's gold nugget, the Thoen Stone, and a rare plesiosaur fossil.
54 Sherman St Deadwood, SD, 57732
Tours across the Black Hills, including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Devil's Tower, Buffalo Roundup, and Rapid City. Contact directly for details.
5542 Meteor St Rapid City, SD, 57703
Book a real trail ride up secluded elk trails through woods — to a mountain peak with an 85-mile view! Book fishing and hunting trips or sleigh rides too!
11264 Highway 14A Lead, SD, 57754
Tour a real 1892 gold mine, pan for gold, and explore the Black Hills' largest mining equipment collection — 3.5 miles from Mount Rushmore in Keystone.
604 Blair St Keystone, SD, 57751
Enjoy scenic drives through the Black Hills and to major attractions. Free admission with tours. Wheelchair accommodation available. Your best vacation!
1127 10th St Sturgis, SD, 57785
Three levels of passages, rare crystals, and two guided tours just 15 minutes from Rapid City — discovered by gold seekers in 1882, held sacred by the Lakota.
2600 Cavern Rd Rapid City, SD, 57702
Veteran-owned private helicopter tours over Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Cathedral Spires, and Sylvan Lake. The #1 rated tour in the Black Hills.
24545 SD-44 Rapid City, SD, 57718
Discover dinosaurs, marine fossils, minerals, meteorites and more; including "Stan" the 2nd largest and 2nd most complete T Rex ever found.
23935 US Hwy 385 Hill City, SD, 57745
A simulated underground gold mine tour covering 125 years of mining in mile-high Lead, plus exhibits on the region's mining heritage. Daily May–September.
323 W Main St Lead, SD, 57754
Book a 4-hour guided ATV tour through the wooded Black Hills and see areas most people miss on their vacations. Safe, comfortable, and exciting.
12780 Black Forest Rd Rapid City, SD,
Tour an authentic 1878 underground gold mine, walk the original shafts with a guide, and try your own hand at panning for real gold in this family favorite.
1200 Pioneer Way Deadwood, SD, 57732
The only official CCC Museum in South Dakota — 30,000 men shaped the Black Hills you see today. Their story is told here in Hill City, next to the 1880 Train.
23935 Hwy 385 Hill City, SD,
The world's largest mountain carving in progress — 641 feet long, honoring Lakota warrior Crazy Horse, 4 miles from Custer. Plan on 2.5 hours per visit.
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs Crazy Horse, SD, 57730
Showcases the history of Crook County and the Vore Buffalo Jump, along with a gallery featuring local and regional artists.
120 N 4th St, Sundance, WY Sundance, WY, 82729
Showcases the history of Custer County through exhibits in an 1881 courthouse.
411 Mt Rushmore Rd Custer, SD, 57730
Exhibits, park information, and film about the park wildlife and landscape.
13400 US-16A Custer, SD, 57730
Premier sightseeing tours, customized trips, and nationwide charter services.
11750 Sturgis Rd Rapid City, SD, 57718
Run by Deadwood History, Inc. and opened in 2012, this museum holds the stagecoaches, carriages, and wagons of the Days of '76 parade and rodeo, begun in 1924.
18 Seventy Six Dr Deadwood, SD, 57732
One-hour, one-mile ghost walks leave the Deadwood Welcome Center nightly at 7 and 9 p.m., stopping at the Bullock Hotel, the Fairmont, Wild Bill Bar, and more.
501 Main St Deadwood, SD, 57732
