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Museum at Black Hills Institute
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Indian Museum of North America
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South Dakota State
Railroad Museum
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REAL DINOSAURS!
See "STAN" one of the two best and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, and other dinosaurs from the Cretaceous period. Enjoy the most spectactual exhibits of fossil invertebrates anywhere and our fabulous mineral and meteorite collection. Get close to great giants and marvels from the past, and see fossils from around the world.
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When Korczak accepted the Native American's invitation to carve a mountain memorial he determined that it would be a humanitarian project. It would also tell present and future generations the story of Native American peoples by collecting and preserving outstanding examples of Indian culture and heritage.
History of the Museum Other Indian Museum of North America Exhibits.
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The Museum features and archieves railroad memorabilia, maps, photos, and related items from South Dakota and
other American railroads. Railroads have long had an impact in not only Hill City, but on South Dakota and our entire nation. Now, South Dakota's unique railroad history and its influences on the region and its people will have a
showcase in Hill City. The museum is located on the grounds of the
1880 TRAIN
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Mammoth Site
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial
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Rushmore Borglum Story
Gutzon Borglum - the Sculptor
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The Mammoth Site, provides the following to the worldwide scientific community: a comparative collection of mammoth remains, Ice Age vertebrates and invertebrates, geology, and 26,000 year old environmental data. This information is the basis for investigations, exhibits, and educational programs at the Mammoth Site.
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“A monument’s dimensions should be determined by the importance to civilization of the events commemorated……”
Gutzon Borglum
Lincoln Borglum Museum
Open All Year
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An exciting tour for the whole family! Venture into the worl of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of Mount Rushmore from the blasting of the stone to the grandeur of the "Seated Lincoln." The Borglum Story will enable children and adults to step back and become part of the carving years.
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The National Presidential Wax Museum
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Wades Gold Mill
Living History Mining Museum
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The Journey Museum
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•Gallery
•Witness the History of American Democracy!
•Fun for the Entire Family!
•Life-Like, Life-Size Wax Figures!
•Collector Items!
•Museum Quality Souvenirs!
Meet face to face our most beloved heroes and share in their historic glories. See life-like, life-size figures of all U.S. Presidents in authentic period costumes & accurately detailed surroundings. See our new 2004 display: George W. Bush at Ground Zero, in remembrance of 9/11.
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Visit Wade's Mining Museum and see
how mining was done back in the early days. See some of the old equipment still in operation. The old stamp mill, used to grind hard rock, is being run by an old upright steam engine. Learn to pan for gold. You can use some of the same placer gravel that is being put through the mill. Find some interesting rocks and minerals: Quartz, Jasper, Garnets, Hematite iron ore and
many other rocks and minerals of interest. Experience gold panning from an old prospectors point of view.
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The Journey Museum in Rapid City is a collective display of the Geology and Palenontology Museum, Archaeology Museum, Sioux Inidan Musuem, Minnilusa Pioneer Museum, and the Duhamel Collections. Special exhibits rotate thru out the year. Educaiton tours, summer classes, adopt a garden, and Black Hills Astromony Society all have a place in the Journey Musem. Visit the museum and enjoy 3 millions years of growth in the Black Hills.
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Area Chamber of Commerce
