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    Adams Museum

    4.4 (27 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Helene S.

    Learn about the tall tales of the Wild, Wild West at The Adams Museum. Founded by a prominent, pioneer businessman in 1930, W.E. Adams aimed to preserve and pay tribute to the sorted saga of the Black Hills. The museum is an eclectic collection that honors the history of the legends of the area like Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Charlie Utter, and Seth Bullock. Interesting to learn about the Gold Rush, saloons, brothels, gambling, fires that devastated the town of Deadwood and how families lived amidst the drama that unfolded in the area. Treasures on display include Potato Creek Johnny's 7.346 troy ounce gold nugget, Wyeth's pencil sketch drawing of Western legend Wild Bill Hickok, Thoen Stone's record of the Ezra Kind party's discovery of gold, and a J.B. Higgin train. Imagine travelling in an open carriage back in the day when countless dangers could threaten your journey. The Adams Museum admission is by suggested donation of $5. Good for a quick visit to learn about Deadwood. Would also recommend the Historic Adams House. Both are also on the NARM/ROAM passports.

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    Anton K.

    Adams Museum was voted the 3rd Best Western Museum by True West Magazine in 2009. The museum is three floors of remarkable changing exhibits. They have stairs as well as an elevator. With original artifacts like Potato Creek Pete's gold nugget, Seth Bullock's chair, taxidermy, lavish period furnishings (monogrammed silver), J.B. Higgin train ,Thoen stone and Wild Bill and Calamity Jane personal items, there is much to see so take your time. Notebooks accompany the exhibits and I liked reading about the home schooling practices of an early Deadwood resident and her young family. Photos, personal correspondences support the turbulent wild history of Deadwood and it's legendary figures. The museum is located just behind the converted railroad station which is now the history and information center. You might want to go to the Deadwood History and Information Center first followed by the Moriah cemetery where Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, and others are buried. Admission to the cemetery is only $1. Admission to the Adams Museum is by donation. They suggest $5 which is well worth the expense.

    Nick M.

    Really cool museum covering Deadwood's history and famous residents. A donation of $5 or more is suggested for adults so it's very affordable and located only steps away from the Deadwood History Center downtown. The folks here are super friendly upon entry and then leave you to peruse all the amazing artifacts, documents and info. They even have old newspapers and archives you can check out, along with statues, artwork, guns, relics and all kinds of crazy stuff. The museum is three floors and very easy to navigate. There's also a handy elevator. The Adams Museum has more Deadwood artifacts than anywhere else so it's a must-see stop. You will get a much deeper appreciation of the town and its geography and history. Recommended highly.

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    Is definitely a place to visit when you are in Deadwood. If you are a history buff this is definitely up your alley.

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    Thank you for your nice, kind review, Karen!

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    This museum is worth the "donation" they ask for. Make sure you go downstairs to see the fossil! Lots of information, lots of exhibits.

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    What a treasure! There is something that came over on the mayflower. Very well put together. Very worth the stop.

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    Great museum that show the importance of preserving historical artifacts. A MUST for any trip to Deadwood, SD.

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    Thank you for your excellent review and a wonderful recommendation!

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    They've got a little bit of everything, from the taxidermied spaniels of a mine supervisor to Seth Bullock's chair.

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