Museum at Black Hills Institute

The Museum at Black Hills Institute is a modest but incredible natural history museum. Natural history enthusiasts can rest assured; you will find something unique in this treasure trove of amazing dinosaurs, fossils, minerals and collectibles from all over the world. South Dakota once had seaside property. During the Cretaceous while T. Rex roamed the land, a seaway spanning central South Dakota abounded with sea creatures. Our collection teems with many of these strange and amazing animals Allow at least 30 minutes to view the exhibits. | Hours of Operation: Open Year Round | The Day following Memorial Day to the day proceeding Labor Day, hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10-6 The day following Labor Day until the Day following Memorial Day, hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:30-4:30, Saturday 10-4 Monday and Sunday: Closed | (CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY, EASTER, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS DAY) Please call 24 hrs prior 605-574-3919 to ensure availability. *****In order to protect the health of our patrons and employees Everything Prehistoric & Museum at Black Hill Institute we will be closed to walk in traffic until sometime in April, however we are open for online and call-in sales and orders.