Rapid City's Western and Native American Exhibits

Rapid City is proud of its western and Native American heritage. Throughout the city you will find Native American history exhibits, fine arts displays, and interactive museums. The Dahl Arts Center, located downtown, is a city-owned art museum that offers a variety of cultural exhibits, as well as classes, seminars and free art adventures. At the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology you can explore Rapid City’s ancient past at one of the finest fossil and mineral museums in the country.

Black Hills Symphony Orchestra

Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the orchestra in the beauty of the Black Hills. Over 90 musicians perform a variety of pieces each season. The BHSO has also partnered with the Black Hills Dance Theater and the Black Hills Community Theater to produce ballet, full stage productions, and Broadway musicals.

Dahl Arts Center

The Dahl Arts Center has served as the premier western South Dakota arts center for contemporary visual arts, arts education and performing arts since it opened in 1974.
 

Prairie Edge Trading Co. & Galleries

Prairie Edge has the finest selections of Native American art, crafts, jewelry, books and music to be displayed anywhere in the region.

APEX Gallery

The APEX Gallery on the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology campus offers educational art and science exhibits. Exhibits are rotated every 4-6 weeks.

The City of Presidents

One of the largest publicly-owned displays of art lines the streets of downtown Rapid City.  Life-sized, bronze statues of many of our nation’s Presidents provide visitors a walking tour of history.

The Journey Museum

The Journey Museum takes you on an incredible trek through time as it tells the story of the Black Hills through interactive displays. When your journey is complete, you will fully understand the legacy of the land and its people.

Elks Theatre

The historic Elks Theatre shows movies daily, hosts concerts, business meetings, seminars, and private parties. Voted the Black Hills best theatre the last six years.

Memorial Park/ Berlin Wall Exhibit    

Located on Rapid Creek, Memorial Park is the center of Rapid City and features one of America's largest Berlin Wall exhibits.