Admission Ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum

Dakota Discovery Museum, 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4358

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Border Region of the United States with this admission ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum. With four art galleries, a historical gallery, and a historical village, there’s more than enough to keep you busy for an entire day. See artwork by Harvey Dunn and Oscar Howe, and then stop by a 1-room schoolhouse that opened in 1885. Plus, since the museum is open morning until evening, you can make your way through it at your own pace.

Admission ticket to the Dakota Discovery Museum
Visit the History Gallery, and learn about the Fur Trade and Dakota Territory
Explore the Historic Village, and see a 110-year-old prairie church
View Harvey Dunn’s famous painting ‘Dakota Woman’
Bring home souvenir photos or Oscar Howe prints (own expense)
Some historical parts of the museum are not wheelchair accessible

What To Expect

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Register at the desk in the main building, and choose to begin your self-guided tour in the main building or outside in the museum’s village.

The main building holds five galleries. First, visit the History Gallery which is dedicated to illustrating the history of the region through physical artifacts. Next, visit the three art galleries and a changing gallery on the second level. The changing gallery houses exhibits that rotate out three to five times per year. Two of the art galleries are dedicated to the artists Oscar Howe and Charles Hargens. The final gallery contains a blend of native, tribal and pioneer art.

The village portion is located directly behind the main museum building. It contains an 110-year-old prairie church, a one-room schoolhouse that opened in 1885, a railroad depot, and the home of Louis and Mary Beckwith. Louis Beckwith was the cofounder of one of the Corn Palace.

The museum is also home to the Garret Gift Shop where books, art, and souvenirs are available for purchase. This includes the availability of framed and/or unframed, numbered Oscar Howe prints.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
There are outdoor, uneven surfaces that may challenge those with walking limitations. Village buildings are historic structures and are not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Included/Excluded

Self-guided tour

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Dakota Discovery Museum, 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4358

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