W. H. Over Museum

W. H. Over Museum South Dakota's oldest natural & cultural history museum. Located in Vermillion, SD.

The W. H. Over Museum will be closed Saturday, August 29th for the football game. We apologize for any inconvenience and...
08/28/2026

The W. H. Over Museum will be closed Saturday, August 29th for the football game. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you back during our regular hours, Monday-Saturday, 10 AM- 4 PM. We thank you for your continued support!

Explore the history of Southeast South Dakota at the W. H. Over Museum!Did you know we are the oldest museum in the stat...
07/22/2026

Explore the history of Southeast South Dakota at the W. H. Over Museum!

Did you know we are the oldest museum in the state? Established in 1883, our galleries span thousands of years of local heritage—right here in Vermillion.

From prehistoric fossils and natural history to the rich cultural legacy of the Dakota/Lakota and early pioneers, there is a story waiting for you around every corner.

Bring the whole family to explore unique artifacts or browse handcrafted items by local Native American artisans in our Gift Shop.

Hours: Monday–Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Admission: Always FREE!

📍 Find us right next to the DakotaDome on the USD Campus.

The W. H. Over Museum will be closed for the Fourth of July-- we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth!
07/03/2026

The W. H. Over Museum will be closed for the Fourth of July-- we wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth!

07/03/2026

The W. H. Over Museum will be closed Saturday, July 4th -- we wish everyone a safe and happy 4th!

Discover history in detail. Explore our historical exhibits & get an up-close look at the artfacts that shaped the North...
06/09/2026

Discover history in detail. Explore our historical exhibits & get an up-close look at the artfacts that shaped the Northern Plains.

The W. H. Over Museum is open Monday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM with free admission to the public.

The W. H. Over Museum will be open this Memorial Day! 🇺🇸Looking for a meaningful way to honor the fallen? Stop by the Mu...
05/20/2026

The W. H. Over Museum will be open this Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Looking for a meaningful way to honor the fallen? Stop by the Museum on Monday, May 25 to explore our galleries. While you are here, we invite you to learn about the generations of service members who came before us at our dedicated Veterans display in Sletwold Hall.

🕒 Hours: 10 AM- 4 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE

We hope to see you here as we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

04/06/2026

W.H. Over Museum is open today, April 6, 2026

Address

1110 University
Vermillion, SD
57069

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 605-659-6151

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