This gallery has photos that Luverne's native son Brandenburg has taken over his 30+ year career…read more Many beautiful photos of wildlife and nature. All of the framed photos on display are available for purchase but are very pricey. You can easily spend a couple hours here looking at the photos and perusing the binders of photos and articles about his work in the little alcove off to the side. The military museum is in the same building and is very well done. One of one best I've seen which is particularly impressive considering the size of the city.

4 story Museum and Gallery covering Civil War thru Iraq. Very nicely done! Lots of artifacts,…read moreinciting Herman Goering's deer hunting rifle! About 2.5 miles off the highway.

Visited the museum for the first time and it was amazing. My husband and I actually played with the…read moreamazing interactions alongside our girls and it was a great binding experience! The highlight was the giant T-Rex!

We came here on by our last day of vacation before returning home. It was definitely a highlight…read morefor us to visit this one especially. There were so many exhibits and loved the upstairs Asian culture exhibits on Japan, Korea, and China. The museum shop was tempting but ended up getting 2 color changing cups as souvenirs. The cafeteria at the front entrance was really nice. We loved the Thai shrimp noodle dish paired with tomato soup. Our son had a grilled cheese sandwich which he finished it. Children's museum reciprocal membership was recognized so saved 50% off admission.

My husband and I had passed by the Old Courthouse Museum many times since moving to Sioux Falls,…read morebut for Mother's Day we decided to do something a little different and finally stop in for a visit. We both love old historical museums, and this turned out to be one of the nicest surprises we've had since making South Dakota our home. The courthouse itself is beautifully restored. The architecture alone is worth the visit. Walking through the building really gives you an appreciation for the craftsmanship of another era. One thing that especially fascinated me were the old architectural drawings on display. It honestly amazed me to think that all of those detailed designs were created entirely by hand without computers or modern drafting programs. The amount of patience and talent required must have been incredible. The museum gives a wonderful glimpse into the early history of Sioux Falls and how different life once was here. Looking through the exhibits, furnishings, photographs, and displays made me reflect on how much simpler life must have seemed back then, even though I know it certainly had its own hardships. As newer residents of Sioux Falls, it also helped us feel more connected to the city we now call home. Sometimes when you move somewhere new, you know the streets and stores first, but not the story underneath them. This museum helped fill in some of those gaps for us. We also wound up spending far too much time in the gift shop and left with quite a few souvenirs. Mostly though, I just enjoyed spending the afternoon strolling through the museum with my honey, learning a little more about the history of the community we've become a part of. It made for a very peaceful and memorable Mother's Day.

This museum is really cool and interesting with lots of information about the building and the…read moretown, as well as lots other items from history.

This was a cool museum on campus at SDSU. I learned about soil from the displays. It is super…read moresmall. I went upstairs and put foam balls in toy auger thing that puts in a silo. But some kid must have put plastic eggs in it and jammed it. The worker fixed it. I bought a cool Bison soup bowl stoneware made by someone in SD. The lady working gave us good advice where to park for free before the game.

Very amazing museum about the agriculture of the state. I was not expecting anything awesome, but…read morethis museum surprised me. A lot of antique farming machinery, history of beer manufacturing in South Dakota and the history of Sheep production kept me riveted for hours. Even the bookstore was pretty amazing. Highly suggest visiting and I know I plan on returning someday.

Pretty good price especially for 2026 all the animals looked content, fed, happy, energetic, and…read morehealthy got 2-3 hours of walking around without kids so you can definitely get your moneys worth make sure to pay online It's cheaper! Besides that I would recommend and can't wait to stop in again!

My husband and I spent a total of 1 hour there. First off, my husband is in the Air Force and they…read moreoffered "military discount" on tickets. They gave us one dollar off. On only his ticket. Definitely was not worth the 40$ because the animals look so sad. It's a very small zoo and a bit run down in my opinion. They had a Pallas cat kept in the smallest in-closer I've ever seen. Felt so bad for it. Overall, would not recommend. Animals deserved better environments.

It's a joke charging $10 bucks....for what? Porter is way, way over rated…read more I am reading the reviews and I am so confused by the reviews, creative, impressive, stunning and a must see. Not sure if those people are seeing the same sculptures as I? Waste of money.

Perhaps one of the greatest roadside stops on the highways of America! Not only is it a glimpse…read moreinto the mind of the creator, it is a fun way to spend the afternoon! The $10 admission was well worth it to us, some of the things we've paid way more to see can't come close to what we saw along the path in the grassy plains of South Dakota! The massive steel sculptures and creations capture your imagination and take you on a journey. Some are downright creepy, some are extremely bizarre and some are weirdly interesting! Many of the poetry boards that compliment the sculptures will leave you scratching your head and a few will leave you with a smile on your face! The photo opportunities are endless and the grassy path through the sculptures is a nice nature walk. Pets are welcome to come along, our little one had a ball climbing on the colorful creations, he thought they were there for him! A definite must stop on the Highway 90 in South Dakota, I/ mean, what else is there to do?!

There is so much to see here for the Laura Ingalls Wilder/Little House On The Prairie fans. A lot…read moreof history on the Ingalls and Wilders. One entire room dedicated to the TV show which was a must see in our house growing up! Lots of fun books, movies and other items in the gift shop for everyone

I had fun here, but this is definitely more a place for kids and family fun than a historic or…read moreeducational site. I don't know how much I'd really consider this a "museum" but there's enough to enjoy and keep everyone occupied and entertained. There are several displays that feature info from Laura's life, what life was like on the prairie for the settlers and even some memorabilia from the TV show Little House on the Prairie. There is also a gift shop inside. Outside are several buildings to explore like an old church and a school house. I enjoyed myself because I acted like a kid here. For adults, though, I'd say this is more of a 3 star experience even if you're a Laura Ingalls fan. But if you're with children or you're a kid at heart, you can have a good 4 star time here. Just be ready to dress up, pose and take lots of pictures.