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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 1pm - 5pm

South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

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South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum

The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of South Dakota's agricultural history and rural heritage
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Our Story:
Founded in 1884, the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum began as a zoological collection on campus and evolved to a South Dakota Agricultural College Collection. It wasn't until 1965 that it started to become a formalized museum with a focus on collecting agricultural history. In 1973, the museum was transferred to the Office of Education and Cultural Affairs. In 1976, the museum

was renamed to the South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum and moved into the Stock Judging Pavilion where it is housed today. In 1995, the museum was transferred back to SDSU with the continued focus of collecting, preserving and interpreting the history and heritage of South Dakota agriculture. The Building:
Built in 1918, the Stock Judging Pavilion served as the primary livestock teaching facility at South Dakota State University until 1977. For its first 70 years, the Stock Judging Pavilion served as an instructional center for stock judging and meat science and was home of the Little International, a yearly agricultural exposition. The pavilion’s neoclassical architectural style is similar to that of other livestock pavilions built on college campuses and state fairgrounds between 1900 and 1925. The Stock Judging Pavilion was placed on the National Register of Historic places in 1980 and restored to its 1925 appearance.

05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

We're excited to be back for our seventh summer of Summertime Food Trucks and Fun events ! Come on down for our first Food Trucks & Fun of the summer to enjoy Shorty's Hot Box along and a live concert by AJ the Band on June 3 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Seating will be available on the north side of the museum( behind the museum). In case of inclement weather, check our social media channels for plans to move indoors.

05/25/2026

Must Read Monday!

This week, try reading "Pencil Shavings" by Lela Atwood Peterson. Peterson's novel tells of her experiences attending a school with very limited resources and unorthodox events, bringing to life the challenges, resilience, and unexpected humor found in a troubling environment. This work serves as a powerful reminder of how determination and creativity can overcome even the most unfavorable circumstances.

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

The SD Agricultural Heritage Museum will be closed in honor of Memorial Day and will resume on regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/18/2026

Must Read Monday!

Check out "Controlled Recklessness" by Nathan Sanderson, a tale of Ed Lemmon, a hard-living, sharp-witted cowboy of South Dakota. Ed walks the line between grit and chaos, facing the constant challenge of bouncing back from adversity. If you enjoy reading about flawed heroes, high-stakes choices, and a touch of wild-west spirit, then this novel is an excellent choice.

Address

977 11th Street
Brookings, SD
57007

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16056886226

Website

https://linktr.ee/sdagmuseum

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