dakota discovery museum

We arrived at the advertised hours with our granddaughter the first Saturday in October only to find a sign in the window saying the museum was closed for the fall for various reasons with no indication when it would reopening. The only thing you could see was the exterior of the four or five historic buildings on the site. This was very disappointing.

This museum was just the right price and size for our family. We have a 5 year old and big, expensive museums just don't work for us right now. I felt like this one was great to get my daughter's feet wet in the museum experience. And there was the added bonus of her getting a prize for completing the scavenger hunt activity, which she really had fun with. I loved that there were so many interactive things- we loved using the washboard and ringer to "wash" the clothes!! There was a nice art exhibit upstairs and a large children's room also with puzzles, books, crafts, etc.

we went to this museum while in Mitchell, SD. Only took a little over an hour but was worth it. thought it was worth the stop and learned some new information. plus got to see some original paintings of Oscar Howe and Charles Hargens. worth the visit.

A very interesting little museum detailing the lives of the early Indians. A lot of history in a small place.

I likedthe museum and learning about what was in the area before us. It's well presented and a good place to stop to learn the history.

It's located on Dakota Wesleyan's campus. Has some interesting exhibits showing South Dakota history, including old farming equipment, teepees, and lots of Native American beaded clothing (which was very beautiful). There are also art displays for South Dakota artists and various historical buildings--homes, railroad depot, and schoolhouse. Our kids had a great time.

This is a nice little museum full of history of South Dakota and Mitchell. They have interesting exhibits and a historic home to tour, plus artwork by South Dakota artists.

The kids loved it and so did mom and dad.... We learned alot and would go again given the chance.....

Lots going on here. Children's activities. Beautiful displays. We really enjoyed the native american art.

This was OK, but I think we are mid-west museumed out. There was a fiber arts display which was very interesting.

Nice small museum with things to do for kids. Outside buildings show the efforts of lots of volunteers hours. They have done an excellent job of restoration.

We discovered the SD artist Oscar Howe during a visit to Mitchell, SD. We fell in love with his dynamic and spiritual images of Native American subjects. This musuem features a number of his works, as well as other permanent displays. Among these are works of Charles Hargens, Jr. who painted classic western images (similar to the Wyeth Pirate painting genre). Also on site are a variety of historic prairie buildings, an old SD one-room school house, a small prairie church and a mansion of the day one can tour (price incuded with museum admission). -----