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South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Inspiring a passion for the diverse history, culture and science of agriculture in South Dakota.

 

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: The intersection of Medary Ave. and 11th St. in front of the museum is now OPEN, but 11th Street and our visitor parking lot are still CLOSED. If you plan on visiting the museum, please use the parking lot behind/north of the museum. Thank you!

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977 11th St. Brookings, SD 57007 | 605-688-6226

Who We Are.

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of South Dakota's agricultural history and rural heritage.

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South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

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Come experience the history of South Dakota's agriculture and settlement, as well as, learn about the technology of farming and life on the northern Great Plains at the Agricultural Heritage Museum!

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Students walking in front of the museum

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Education and Tours.

Learn more about our educational programs and internship program! Or to schedule a tour of the museum! 

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Students interacting with the weather exhibit.

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South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

Physical Address: 977 11th Street, Brookings, SD 57007

Mailing Address: SDSU Box 601, Brookings, SD 57007

Phone: 605-688-6226

Toll Free: 1-877-227-0015

Fax: 605-688-6303

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Free Admission!

Hours:

Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

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SDSU Archives, S.D. Ag Museum support budding historians through grant

Sioux Falls middle school students in the National History Day (NHD) program will be able to strengthen their research projects and become familiar with a university library and archives, thanks to an SDSU Connect Challenge Grant awarded to the SDSU Archives and Special Collections and the South...

South Dakota students excel at 2023 National History Day Contest

Fifty students from nine South Dakota school districts recently competed in the National History Day Contest, held in College Park, Maryland, June 10-15.

'Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dust Bowl' exhibit opening March 2

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum presents its latest exhibit, “Drowning in Dirt: Joseph Hutton and the Dust Bowl.”  This exhibit explores life in South Dakota during the 1930s through the eyes of a soil scientist trying to save family farms by preserving the land. The opening reception is March 2 from 4:30-7 p.m.