South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum It wasn't until 1965 that it started to become a formalized museum with a focus on collecting agricultural history.
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The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of South Dakota's agricultural history and rural heritage
https://givenow.sdstatefoundation.org/south-dakota-agricultural-heritage-museum Our Story:
Founded in 1884, the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum began as a zoological collection on campus and evolved to a South Dakota Agricultural Coll

ege Collection. In 1973, the museum was transferred to the Office of Education and Cultural Affairs. In 1976, the museum was renamed to the South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum and moved into the Stock Judging Pavilion where it is housed today. In 1995, the museum was transferred back to SDSU with the continued focus of collecting, preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of South Dakota agriculture. The Building:
Built in 1918, the Stock Judging Pavilion served as the primary livestock teaching facility at South Dakota State University until 1977. For its first 70 years, the Stock Judging Pavilion served as an instructional center for stock judging and meat science and was home of the Little International, a yearly agricultural exposition. The pavilion’s neoclassical architectural style is similar to that of other livestock pavilions built on college campuses and state fairgrounds between 1900 and 1925. The Stock Judging Pavilion was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1980 and restored to its 1925 appearance.

We love seeing our traveling exhibits in different spaces!Drowning in Dirt is currently on display in the I.D. Weeks Lib...
09/01/2026

We love seeing our traveling exhibits in different spaces!
Drowning in Dirt is currently on display in the I.D. Weeks Library on the University of South Dakota campus!
It is on display September 1 - October 22.
Photo Credit: Professor Mark Sweeney

Ag is for all ages!From hands-on activities to tours and talks, there’s always something to learn at the South Dakota Ag...
09/01/2026

Ag is for all ages!

From hands-on activities to tours and talks, there’s always something to learn at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum.

On September 10, your One Day for STATE gift can help us keep creating fun, educational experiences for all ages.

💚 Support ag education:
https://buff.ly/pB0xbCq

Must-Read Monday! 🌾Dive into The Jumping-Off Place by Marian Hurd McNeely-a powerful, timeless Newbery Honor classic. 🛖 ...
08/31/2026

Must-Read Monday! 🌾
Dive into The Jumping-Off Place by Marian Hurd McNeely-a powerful, timeless Newbery Honor classic. 🛖 Set in the summer of 1910, it follows four brave, orphaned siblings as they journey to the harsh South Dakota prairie to claim their late uncle’s homestead. Told in vivid, evocative prose, this historic tale shows them uniting against brutal blizzards, a devastating drought, and hostile squatters to defend their new home. It is a moving, deeply honest reminder of the power of family, community, and pure resilience. Add this beautifully crafted history to your reading list today! 📚✨
https://www.agmuseumstore.com/the-jumping-off-place-by-marian-hurd-mcneely.html

08/30/2026
Ag for all ages!Here at the museum, our educational programming takes many forms, from tours to lectures to hands-on act...
08/27/2026

Ag for all ages!
Here at the museum, our educational programming takes many forms, from tours to lectures to hands-on activities. Our goal is to continue creating engaging educational content and expand our programming.
On September 10, your One Day for STATE gift can help the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum continue sharing South Dakota’s agricultural history, culture, and science through educational programming.
https://buff.ly/dBkbBt7

The museum will be open on Saturday, September 5 but CLOSED Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7. We will reopen ...
08/26/2026

The museum will be open on Saturday, September 5 but CLOSED Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am.

In 2025, our museum school and group tours hosted folks from communities spanning a 500 mile radius!🚗 For this year's 10...
08/25/2026

In 2025, our museum school and group tours hosted folks from communities spanning a 500 mile radius!🚗
For this year's 10th Annual One Day for STATE on September 10, 2026, the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to continuing and expanding our educational programming.
Your support helps plant the seeds for future learning. Join us in growing agricultural education!
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🔗 Make your impact here:https://buff.ly/dBkbBt7

Welcome home, Jackrabbits! 💛 💙 We're happy to have you back, and a warm welcome to those starting their first year at S...
08/24/2026

Welcome home, Jackrabbits! 💛 💙
We're happy to have you back, and a warm welcome to those starting their first year at SDSU. We wish students, staff, and faculty all the best in the coming year!

Must-Read Monday! 🏹Dive into The Earth Is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner-a powerful dual biography of Crazy Horse an...
08/24/2026

Must-Read Monday! 🏹
Dive into The Earth Is All That Lasts by Mark Lee Gardner-a powerful dual biography of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull. Told in vivid, evocative prose, it follows these iconic leaders as they unite the Great Sioux Nation to defend their homeland, culminating in the legendary victory at Little Bighorn. It is a moving, deeply honest reminder of the power of community, culture, and resilience. Add this beautifully crafted history to your reading list today! 📚✨
https://www.agmuseumstore.com/the-earth-is-all-that-lasts-crazy-horse-sitting-bu.html

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977 11th Street
Brookings, SD
57007

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+16056886226

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