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South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center

Currently Closed for Renovations | Will Reopen Late Summer 2026 
The State Archives are Open - please call for an appointment


The South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center is committed to telling the story of our state’s unique history that has helped shape our values today. They tell the story as an active partner, fundraiser, and steward, providing financial resources to projects of the program areas of the South Dakota State Historical Society: Archaeology, Archives, Historic Preservation, Museum, and Research and Publishing.

The South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center is a geocaching location in the city of Pierre!

Website

(605) 773-6346

900 Governors Drive

Hours of Operation

Currently Closed for Renovations | Will Reopen Late 2026

Free admission to South Dakota residents and children from everywhere.

Hours for the Museum and Gift Shop
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sundays: 1-4:30pm

The State Archives research room is open by appointment only.
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
South Dakota Cultural Heritage Center
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