Most reviewed Natural History Museums in South Dakota
4.5The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs(1.758 reviews) - Wonderful exhibit and museum Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Natural History Museums • Science Museums
America's International Treasure. This National Natural Landmark is an internationally renowned indoor working paleontological site/museum. More than 60 mammoths have been unearthed, as well as over 85 other species of associated Ice Age fauna. Hands-on activities for children and an educational experience for the entire family. One of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America. Open year-round. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.See more..
Open 361 days a year, the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History is home to more than 1,000 animals from 137 species including 24 endangered species. The 45-acre park offers up-close views to animals often not found in larger Zoos including Tigers, Rhinos, Bears, Primates, Giraffe, and an award-winning Snow Monkey exhibit. The Zoo also includes the Delbridge Museum of Natural History, a rare collection of 150 mounted animals including 38 “vanishing species.”See more..
Great variety in their displays as far as time periods, species, sizes, etc. Very well labeled for each species that was informative and easy to read. Interesting historical info of the town and railroad too. Exciting for all ages with dinosaurs hanging from the ceiling, in display cases, on the shelves or in the middle of the room.See more..
4.5Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village(235 reviews) - What a gem! Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Natural History Museums
The Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village is the only archaeological site in South Dakota open to the public. It is a 1,000 year-old village located on the shores of lovely Lake Mitchell. Each summer students from the University of Exeter, England and Augustana University, Sioux Falls continue the excavation of the site. Tours are given every day during the summer months by knowledgeable guides. Plenty of activities for all ages. Visit the museum, the dig site (located in the Archeodome) and Shoppe Antiquary (a gift shop featuring Native American jewelry, pottery, art and more). Our biggest event of the year is Archeology Awareness Days, held on July 2nd and 3rd, 2016. Open Monday thru Saturday 8:00am - 7:00 pm beginning Memorial Day weekend; open Sundays 10:00am to 6:00pm. Open the rest of the year 9:00am - 6:00pm.See more..
5.0World Fossil Finder Museum(15 reviews) - Surprisingly great fossil museum Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
The World Fossil Finder Museum is not your typical fossil museum but a museum with several world wide first fossil discoveries. We are a family friendly museum that wants to inspire and educate children and adults of all ages to enjoy learning about the natural wonders of the world.See more..
5.0Klein Museum(8 reviews) - Nice Saturday learning experience Natural History Museums • History Museums
A wonderful museum of area history. The exhibits portrayed the life in the prairie over the years. Self paced tour, friendly staff.See more..
