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Step through the doors of The Journey Museum, and embark on an immersive journey through over three billion years of history. Connect with the people, cultures, and science that define the vast landscapes and storied heritage of Western South Dakota.
From a Lakota perspective to the pioneering era that shaped its past, all the way to contemporary scientific research that continues today, there's no shortage of wonders here. Whether you're looking forward into our star-filled cosmos or returning to our planet's origins, The Journey Museum offers an experience as diverse and engaging as our world.
Discover the Dawn of Time:
In the Star Room, delve into the origins of our universe in complete darkness. Gaze up at constellations, galaxies, and learn about the connections between earth and the heavens from both scientific and cultural viewpoints.
Meddle with Mesozoic Marauders:
Time travel to the 250 million years of the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs roamed South Dakota's lands in awe-inspiring forms like Tyrannosaurus Rexes, Allosauruses, or the State Fossil Triceratops. Families can uncover secrets at our interactive dig pits and create volcanic eruptions among other activities.
Unravel Earth's Evolution:
Venture beneath the earth to explore the layers that make up the Black Hills on our unique stratigraphic rock wall. Feel the ancient granite of Black Elk Peak, a reminder of the geological history that has shaped this beautiful landscape.
Wander Among Ancient Footprints:
Explore the first s who called this land home 12,000 years ago – like the Clovis people and their mammoth-hunting ancestors. Our exhibits bring to life thousands of archaeological sites within the Black Hills, a rich collection rivaled only by Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Cultural Heritage in Lakota Art:
Our museum houses one of the finest collections of Lakota art in the nation - from intricate beadwork clothing and ornaments that showcase the artistry of Lakota people to rare Winter Counts, tipis, buffalo hides, and more. Dive deep into Lakota history through these artifacts.
Pioneer Pathways and Progress:
Trace the 19th century's expansion westward with the arrival of fur trappers and homesteaders and their conflicts with Native Americans. Learn about significant events like Custer's Expedition of 1874, the Battle of Little Bighorn, and much more at our illuminated story walls.
Contemporary Community Stories:
Rapid City today is a city rich in diverse stories – from the tragedy of the Black Hills Flood of 1972 that took hundreds of lives to the rebuilding efforts that followed. Discover how these events have shaped contemporary life in the region through our exhibits on natural history and forest ecology.
Experience Spaceflight's Legacy:
Get an adrenaline rush as you take flight with our Stratobowl exhibit, taking adventures into the skies above this remarkable land.
Location: 222 New York Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
Operating Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
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