10 Museums in Rapid City That You Shouldn't Miss

Motion Unlimited Museum and Antique/Classic Car Lot. Same Location Since 1973. 6180 South Highway 79, Rapid City, South Dakota Come visit our genuine Old Car Lot, With Nearly 100 Vehicles For Sale. Come Inside to See Our Beautiful Museum 17,000 sq. feet of cars, trucks, motorcycles, toys, pedal cars, memorabilia, oil & gas signs, and much more. All beautifully displayed. Hours: 9am-5pm- Monday-Friday Saturday: 9am-4pm Closed On Sundays, and Some Holidays.

The Suzie Cappa Art Center is a member of Black Hills Works family. We believe that disability is not a boundary; that all people can be creative in a supportive environment. We are a vibrant, non-profit art studio and gallery, where artists of all abilities create, exhibit, and sell their work. The artists receive proceeds from the sales of their work and contributing to the cultural and economic life of our community. There is nothing quite like it in the region.

Shaviq Boutique and Art Gallery is focused upon building community through art and connection. Nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota, we feature over 60 local artists in a variety of works displayed in our gallery. We’ve transformed The Wilson Room to be a place of creative play for all ages and abilities, hosting art classes and parties, live music performances, and is open for rental.

Open all year long! Your Black Hills Journey starts here. The Journey Museum and Learning Center brings together four major prehistoric and historic collections to tell the complete story of the Western Great Plains - from the perspective of the Lakotas and the pioneers who shaped its past to the scientists who now study it. Providing special programs and interactive learning experiences for all ages is our mission.

We are a natural history museum featuring an excellent displays of South Dakota fossils, minerals from around the world and South Dakota Minerals.

Aircraft that have been flown throughout the eras are on display at South Dakota's premiere free aviation museum! The museum has two major static display venues: First, a outdoor air park filled with WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and present day aircraft lets you get close to & touch history. This includes the currently flown B-1B Lancer. Secondly, four historical hangars showcase military history & technology,space tech & EROS, SD aviation, and EAFB local military history in a fresh and immersive walk-through. Mid-May through Mid-September bus tours of nearby Ellsworth AFB and the Minuteman II missile training silo are offered at a nominal fee. You will be able to go inside the silo and on base for a 50 minute guided tour of the only MMII silo open to the public. Make sure you bring your ID or Passport (Non-US) to enjoy the tour!

To some, we are a Native American art gallery; to others, we are a trading post reminiscent of days gone by. On the corner of 6th Street and Main in downtown Rapid City, Prairie Edge stands two stories high and stretches out for half a block as a brick, wood, and glass storefront that has been restored to its original 19th century glory. Inside, the hardwood floors and polished cabinetry bring to mind the spirit of the Old West, while the distinct smell of sweetgrass and soft sound of a Lakota flute evoke the mystique of the Plains Indian culture.

Tours for groups of 10 or more are available Oct through April. Book on our website -- or use the contact page on the website. Step back to 1776 and America's founders! We're all about the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War and the perfect stop to or from Mount Rushmore! The centerpiece is the life-size iconic "Declaration of Independence" painting by John Trumbull in a 3-D diorama. Hear the dramatic story of the 56 men who staked their lives and sacred honor for your liberty. The staff introduction to the Revolution which is followed by an 18 minute narrated sound and light show. Afterwards, take in brief biographies of all 56 signers. You can also shoot a flintlock long rifle or ring a full-scale replica of the Liberty Bell. The gift shop features books, games and puzzles about the American Revolution. We're the replica of Independence Hall between Mt. Rushmore and Rapid City. Hours 9am to 4pm daily, May through Sept. The flintlocks are available until 3:00pm.

What do you get when you cross a world-class Pawn Shop with an amazing musuem? Well...You get a Pawnseum. More importantly, you get the World's Only Pawnseum. And it's located in downtown Rapid City, SD (only a half-hour from Mount Rushmore!) At the Pawnseum, you will not only view rare artifacts like The Friendship 7 Periscope Lens, The Icebox Nugget, and "Pawnzi", The World's Smallest Dog?, We feature an amazing collection of Native American artifacts, Western Historic items, and much, much more! Lots of reasonably-priced jewelry, musical instruments, general merchandise, and Pawnseum souveniers are on-hand. The World's Only Pawnseum is truly a FUN place to learn!