Dakota Discovery Museum

Dakota Discovery Museum Entertainment and education all under one roof! Learn about the pioneers and Native Americans who helped make this land great. Come visit us today!

Enjoy beautiful art from around the region! For nearly 75 years the Dakota Discovery Museum has been welcoming cultures from all over the world to a place of imagination. Our inviting environment features numerous historic artifacts from a time when the way of life came from the land itself. Located on the campus of Dakota Wesleyan University, the Dakota Discovery Museum provides entertaining and

educational benefits to everyone who walks through the door. Children of all ages can experience life on the prairies with area and cultural activities. Whether you visit as part of a family vacation or as a school field trip, we can make your experience at Dakota Discovery a memorable one.

SUMMER DINNER THEATRE IS BACK! After last summer’s successful run, we are proud to announce that we are back with anothe...
05/25/2026

SUMMER DINNER THEATRE IS BACK!

After last summer’s successful run, we are proud to announce that we are back with another hilarious production and another delicious four- course meal….just for you! Located in the DWU Black Box Theatre attached to the Dakota Discovery Museum.

Meet Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur, two struggling, out-of-work musicians rooming together in 1974 New York city. To save money on his taxes, Jon—taking advantage of Leslie's gender-neutral name—has spent the last four years filing his tax returns listing Leslie as his wife. The plan works perfectly until the Internal Revenue Service schedules an in-person visit at their apartment to investigate. But that is not the only visitor they get!

Sit back, relax and get ready to laugh out loud with… Love, S*x, and the I.R.S.

Tickets are now available!
https://www.dwu.edu/performing-arts

05/08/2026

It’s National Travel & Tourism Week, and we’re celebrating the history, art, and culture that make Mitchell unique🎨✨

The Dakota Discovery Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to explore the stories of the Northern Plains through exhibits, artwork, and regional history. From pioneer life to local culture, there’s always something new to discover.✨

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03/12/2026

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Address

1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, SD
57301

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(605) 996-2122

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