Winter hours now in effect through Apr. 30 | Tues. – Sat. 9am – 4pm | Sunday 1pm – 4pm | Closed Mondays
Opened in 1989, the High Plains Western Heritage Center features a 5-State Regional Museum founded to honor the Old West Pioneers and American Indians of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming and Montana.
The Black Hills are rich with history. It is a region that was at the unique intersection of nearly every culture and economic circumstance that shaped the American West. The Center was founded to preserve this past, inform the present and interact with our visitors through our extensive collections, archives and live events.

Join us for a very special holiday season with Christmas at the High Plains!
Christmas at the High Plains will entertain, educate and inspire you this year! And we’ll help you find that extra special gift for someone on your Christmas list with our unique home-crafted selections in our Christmas Shopper’s Village. We will feature three musical performances from the best holiday performers this region has to offer and a very special book presentation from local author Paul Higbee. Join us as we celebrate the season! Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all.
In the News….
Watch the feature KNBN-TV Newscenter 1 recently aired on the High Plains Western Heritage Center.
“An Authentic Look Back at the American West”
Thank you KNBN!
Coming Up: Christmas Shopper’s Village Dec. 7-24th Sun. Dec. 15th "Orion & Stacey & Company Christmas" 3:00PM Sun. Dec. 22 High Plains Live "Campfire Concerto" 2:00PM

New at the High Plains
Just opening. A display of artifacts from the site of historic Ft. Sully northwest of Pierre. Also on display are native American potsherds unearthed from near the fort site. The items are currently on display in our Early Pioneers Room. More items will be coming. READ MORE