Tri-State Museum & Center of the Nation Visitor Center

Tri-State Museum & Center of the Nation Visitor Center The Tri-State Museum is an 8,000 square foot, city-owned and operated, historical museum at the Center of the Nation in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Paul Higbee joins us for the September 5th First Saturday Brunch. He will talk about Henry Anderson’s life story and how...
09/01/2026

Paul Higbee joins us for the September 5th First Saturday Brunch. He will talk about Henry Anderson’s life story and how he helped make Deadwood and Sturgis what they are today.
Brunch is served at 10 am and costs $5 or free with membership; presentation at 10:30 am is free to all. Reservations are required for the brunch or just the presentation; call 605-723-1200. Please let us know if you must cancel.

New! Temporary exhibit “Ghost Towns, Ghost Times” is opening Saturday, August 29 to give you the shivers! Learn about Bl...
08/26/2026

New! Temporary exhibit “Ghost Towns, Ghost Times” is opening Saturday, August 29 to give you the shivers! Learn about Black Hills mining towns that sort of disappeared--almost. Red Onion Marketplace has special treats for our reception, so come to the museum at 514 5th Avenue on Saturday, August 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 605-723-1200

We were delighted to welcome relatives of Seth Bullock to the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center today. From left to ri...
08/20/2026

We were delighted to welcome relatives of Seth Bullock to the Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center today. From left to right: Bob Royaf, Nancy Anderson, Graham Kislingbury (great nephew), Linda Kislingbury (great niece), Deb Royaf (great niece), and Doug Vollgraff (great nephew). They toured the museum and cabin, and visited with several staff members. It was great to welcome them to our city!

KIDS! We have a fun event coming this Saturday, August 22! “A Day for Art” has two classes: PreK – 3rd grade from 10 am ...
08/17/2026

KIDS! We have a fun event coming this Saturday, August 22! “A Day for Art” has two classes: PreK – 3rd grade from 10 am to noon, and a class for older kids from 1 pm to 3 pm. This is an introduction to famous art and artists and the opportunity to draw or paint your own masterpiece. Each class is $2 per person or free with museum membership. Reserve your spot now by calling 605-723-1200. Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, 415 5th Avenue in Belle Fourche.

Wow! What a day! 37 people in for our "Creamy, Delicious Ice Cream" Family Fun Day and Cindy D'Hooge not only told us a...
08/17/2026

Wow! What a day! 37 people in for our "Creamy, Delicious Ice Cream" Family Fun Day and Cindy D'Hooge not only told us about how she started her business and about making ice cream, she brought some huckleberry ice cream for folks to taste! Thank you to Cindy and Crazee Cow. You are the BEST!

If you’re hot—the answer is ice cream! If you’re cold—the answer is ice cream! If you’re sad—the answer is ice cream! Th...
08/11/2026

If you’re hot—the answer is ice cream! If you’re cold—the answer is ice cream! If you’re sad—the answer is ice cream! This is our end of the summer blast and you can get your fill! We also will have a video, a book drawing and a free take-home packet. Refreshments served. $2 per person or free with membership. Reservations are helpful. Sunday, August 16 at 2 pm. Tri-State Museum and Visitor Center, 415 5th Avenue in Belle Fourche. 605-723-1200

The Tri-State Museum’s friends at the Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum are sponsoring a new Rock, Mineral, and Fossil ...
08/04/2026

The Tri-State Museum’s friends at the Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum are sponsoring a new Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Show! They have 25 vendors lined up, selling rocks, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, arts and crafts, and local South Dakota products. Plus karaoke contests, musicians and Beer Garden. A fun, locally friendly event with only $10 museum admission/person all week. Free to check out vendors booths. Show dates are Saturday, August 15, 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, August 16, 10 am to 5 pm, 11324 US Highway 212, Belle Fourche SD. For more information call 605-569-9899.

August 6th will be the last Hometown Thursday of 2026! We've had a great time being a part of it and hope everyone comes...
08/03/2026

August 6th will be the last Hometown Thursday of 2026! We've had a great time being a part of it and hope everyone comes out this Thursday. Meanwhile, here are some photos of kids doing crafts and activities last week!

We had 55 people in for our August First Saturday Brunch, with Justin Horn of the Saratoga Museum presenting "Bear Butte...
08/01/2026

We had 55 people in for our August First Saturday Brunch, with Justin Horn of the Saratoga Museum presenting "Bear Butte or Bust: Lt. Warren's Three Western Expeditions." Thank you to the cooks and thank you to Justin for an interesting speech!

Address

415 5th Avenue
Belle Fourche, SD
57717

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16057231200

Website

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