Upcoming Events

May
11

Starry Saturdays

On the 2nd Saturday of every month, enjoy a variety of presentations...
May
18

International Museum Day

Come visit the Discovery Center for International Museum Day! 

ABOUT

The South Dakota Discovery Center is dedicated to empowering all Peoples of the Great Plains through hands-on experiences that inspire scientific thinking, to create a society of curious, scientifically literate, and engaged problem solvers.

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VISIT PIERRE

Business Hours

SUMMER HOURS (May 1- August 31)
Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun. 1:00pm-5:00 pm

WINTER HOURS ( September 1-April 30)
Tues.-Sun. 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm

GROUP VISITS & ON-SITE STEMVENTURE PROGRAMS (year-round)*
Mon.-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm
Sun. 1:00pm-5:00pm

 *Please note that Group Visits and Onsite STEMventure Programs must be booked and confirmed in advance.  

WE ARE OPEN ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Native American Day, Halloween, Veterans Day, New Year’s Eve

WE ARE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS
New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Admission

- $7 per person (3-64 years old)

- $5 AAA Members and Seniors (65+)

- 2 and under are FREE!

- SDDC Members are FREE!

- ASTC Passport Program Members are FREE! SDDC Members are FREE!