Exhibits
Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
We invite you to come learn about the legacy of our unique American Western Heritage and experience it for yourself.
A variety of High Plains history and artifacts from across the five-state region were chosen to be honored at the center, including Pioneering, Cattle & Sheep Ranching, Rodeo, Transportation, Native Americans, and Mining.
Display Areas Include:
Cowboy Hall
Fashion Display
Rodeo Room
Native American Display
Transportation Room
Fur Traders Display
Custer Hall
Early Pioneer Room
Founder’s Hall
Prairie Kitchen & Shepherd’s Halls
The Balcony
Frontier Street
We recommend spending at least 2 hours to explore and experience all the exhibits.
Have you ever wondered about the cowboy life -
the excitement, danger, and hard work of those who drove cattle from Texas to western South Dakota?
Displays in the Cowboy Hall feature saddles, historic rifles and shotguns, and even mounted Texas longhorn cattle.
Do you wonder about the life and impact of Native Americans in this region?
Beautiful beaded artwork, a Ghost Dance shirt, and ceremonial pipes are featured.
Was western life all hard work and practical clothing?
You will see some of the fashions that women wore at home and when they stepped out for social events.
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This place is great! I took my three kids ages 10, 7, & 4 and they had a blast. They have so many items from the 1800s and early 1900s. Their favorite room was the pony express, blacksmith and saloon room. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in the Spearfish area. It is very affordable, too.
— Tiffany C.
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