The Journey Museum and Gardens
located in Rapid City, South Dakota
This is actually a prehistoric / historical museum focusing on the Western Great Plains. There are four major collections: a Museum of Geology, the Archaeological Research Center, the Siouz Indian Museum and the Minnilusa Pioneer Museum. The additional Duhamel Collection is an amazing collection of several hundred items of traditional Sioux arts and crafts.
From their site:
"The Journey Museum takes you on an incredible trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western Frontier."
While not explicitly listed on the site, there are several sandstone boulder "gardens" that highlight native plants that were important to the Great Plains American Indian culture.
Parts of the museum are available for event rental.
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located in Rapid City, South Dakota
This is actually a prehistoric / historical museum focusing on the Western Great Plains. There are four major collections: a Museum of Geology, the Archaeological Research Center, the Siouz Indian Museum and the Minnilusa Pioneer Museum. The additional Duhamel Collection is an amazing collection of several hundred items of traditional Sioux arts and crafts.
From their site:
"The Journey Museum takes you on an incredible trek through time, from the violent upheaval that formed the mystical Black Hills over 2.5 billion years ago to the continuing saga of the Western Frontier."
While not explicitly listed on the site, there are several sandstone boulder "gardens" that highlight native plants that were important to the Great Plains American Indian culture.
Parts of the museum are available for event rental.
No Current News
Halley Park
Kuhnert Arboretum
McCrory Gardens
McKennan Park
Memorial Park Rose Gardens
Memory Lane
Ralph Cole Arboretum
Sunken Gardens
Terrace Park Japanese Gardens
The Journey Museum and Gardens
William Nordermeer Gardens
View all gardens in South Dakota
Address:
222 New York St. Rapid City SD 57701
Hours & Times:
Summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
M-Sun: 9am-5pm
Winter
M-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Closed: Major Holidays
Admission:
Adults (18-61): $7.00
Seniors (62+): $6.00
Students (11-17): $5.00
Kids (under 11): Free
Phone:
(605) 394-6923
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222 New York St. Rapid City SD 57701
Hours & Times:
Summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
M-Sun: 9am-5pm
Winter
M-Sat: 10am-5pm
Sun: 1pm-5pm
Closed: Major Holidays
Admission:
Adults (18-61): $7.00
Seniors (62+): $6.00
Students (11-17): $5.00
Kids (under 11): Free
Phone:
(605) 394-6923
Visit the Official Website
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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