Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Rapid City, SD

RAPID CITY. The journey taken by local history is exactly what this museum traces, from the region's prehistoric...

RAPID CITY. The journey taken by local history is exactly what this museum traces, from the region's prehistoric characteristics to its present-day happenings. Exhibits are divided into four primary collections, which articulate the cultural flavor of the Western Great Plains. They include geology and archaeology, the presence of the Lakota Sioux, and the introduction and contributions of early settlers. A substantial collection of Native American artifacts also begs browsing. A gift shop is available, and a brief film introduces the entire facility.

Hours: Summer Daily 9am-6pm
Fall - Spring Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm

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RAPID CITY. This academically affiliated museum concentrates heavily on the physical record of the earth as a way to...

RAPID CITY. This academically affiliated museum concentrates heavily on the physical record of the earth as a way to reconstruct and elucidate its evolution and changes. Exhibits feature mineral and fossil holdings from around the world and, more specifically, from the Black Hills. Many thousands of specimens have been acquired by the museum, including mammalian and reptilian fossils (both land- and water-dwelling) of extinct creatures like giant pigs, large cats, and the like.

Hours: May - Aug Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm Sep - Apr Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm

RAPID CITY. Veterans, aircraft aficionados, and young boys are among the biggest fans of this museum, which showcases a...

RAPID CITY. Veterans, aircraft aficionados, and young boys are among the biggest fans of this museum, which showcases a variety of fighters and bombers. Two dozen planes feed their fascination, as do a variety of exhibits that detail aviation. Representative aircraft include a B-52 bomber, a B-25 Mitchell used by General Eisenhower, a C-47 cargo plane, and a B-1 bomber. Bus tours take visitors onto the base and add in more on-location attractions than the museum can provide.

Hours: Jun - Aug Daily 8:30am-6pm
Sep - May Daily 8:30am-4:30pm