Welcome to the High Plains Western Heritage Center!
We will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.
Hours
January - March: Open by Appointment, Venue Rental Available
April: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
May - September : Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm, Sunday, 1 pm - 4 pm
October - December: Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Admission: Under 5: FREE | Youth 6 -17: $5 | Adults 18-64: $12 | Seniors 65 & Older: $10 | Veterans: Free with ID
We invite you to come learn about the legacy of our unique American Western heritage and experience it for yourself.
The High Plains are rich with history. It is a region that was at the unique intersection of nearly every cultural 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.
Opened in September 1989 in Spearfish, SD, the center provides more than 20,000 square feet of presentation space honoring Western legends and pioneers whose rugged individualism created the distinctive landscape and economies of this five state region.
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Exhibits
Learn more about the six categories of High Plains history showcased at the Center.
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Museum Information
Everything you need to know to plan your visit to the High Plains Western Heritage Center
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Upcoming Events
There’s always something exciting happening at the Center! View our upcoming events.
Featured Exhibit
Cowboy Hall
This impressive display features mounted Texas Longhorns, chaps, the saddle Calvin Coolidge used when he dedicated Mt. Rushmore and spent the summer in Custer State Park, historic rifles and shotguns, and much more!
Hours:
January - March
Open by Appointment
Venue Rental Available
April
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
May - September
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
October - December
Tuesday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission Information:
Under 5: FREE
Youth Ages 6 -17: $5
Adults 18 - 64: $12
Seniors 65 & Older: $10
Veterans: Free with ID
Students and group rates available
Call (605) 642-9378 or E-mail info@westernheritagecenter.com
for more information