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High Plains Western Heritage Center
825 Heritage Drive, Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
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About the High Plains Western Heritage Center
The High Plains Western Heritage Center, located at 825 Heritage Drive in Spearfish, South Dakota, is a museum and tourist attraction dedicated to preserving the rich history of the American West. The center, founded in 1989, offers over 20,000 square feet of presentation space showcasing Western legends and pioneers who shaped the region's landscape and economy.
Visitors can explore a diverse collection of artifacts, including mounted Texas Longhorns, historic rifles, and the saddle used by President Calvin Coolidge when he dedicated Mount Rushmore. The center also hosts live events and educational programs to engage with visitors and inform them about the unique history of the High Plains.
The center is open to the public from April to December, with varying hours of operation. Admission prices range from free for children under 5 to $12 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, veterans, and groups. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun and educational experience, the High Plains Western Heritage Center is a must-visit destination in South Dakota.
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825 Heritage Dr, Spearfish, SD 57783, United States
Opening hours of High Plains Western Heritage Center
Monday:
09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 16:00
Friday:
09:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
13:00 - 16:00
Reviews of High Plains Western Heritage Center
"The sophisticated-looking building led me to expect a sophisticated museum. Don't get me wrong, it has a lot of great stuff. A lot. And in some cases it's rather randomly placed, which makes it difficult to learn much from it. We were glad we went, and saw some fascinating things, but it could have been a much more powerful experience."
"Great representation of this unique region of the west. Many excellent exhibits and learned quite a bit. The building is deceptive as it looks small but there is so much in it without being too crowded. Spent 2 hours but could have spent many more to get down in the details. Well worth the visit."
"A great place to learn about history in the Black Hills area. I always enjoy taking groups here."
"This place holds a special spot in my family's heart. We call it "Grandpa's Museum" because our grandfather was the first to use their accessibility ramp when it was installed in 2018. He has since passed, so this trip, we visited all his favorite spots. This was mine and my kids' first visit to the museum and we arrived 30 minutes before closing. The day got away from us! They were so kind and waived our entrance fee since we had to zip through. We were lead to the auditorium to watch the informational video and while chatting with the staff member (owner?), I told her about Grandpa. She remembered him and told us a story about when they presented their finished ramp project to the city and used Grandpa's picture. It was delightful to hear and warms my heart that he is remembered far and wide. When we arrived, there was a Native American flute player finishing up his performance. We missed it but he stuck around and was playing afterwards for some other folks. It was lovely to hear his music echo throughout the halls while we strolled through. The displays were gorgeous and the museum was sparkly clean, very well kept. It was the perfect size for our littles who only keep interest for so long. They loved every exhibit and had tons of questions! A gentleman (cowboy) in the wagon/coaches section chatted with us and let the kids take a picture in one of the wagons. Then he got them out and lined them up for a stick up! LOL so fun! We made sure to make some purchases at the gift shop to support the museum and local artists. They had a great selection of handmade items. We can't wait to visit again next time we are in town!"
"Interesting museum covering a variety of topics related to the high plains. We started by watching a short video which introduced us to the museum and exhibits. The museum covers history for ND, SD, NE, WY & MT and is kind of a cousin to the Cowboy & Western Museum in Oklahoma City which we also enjoyed. We spent about 1-hour to tour the inside but chose to skip the outside exhibits due the heat. Highly recommend you visit if you have interest in the history of Native Americans and the West."
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