Provides museum exhibits connecting attendees with the people, cultures, and science behind the Black Hills and prairies of Western South Dakota from prehistoric encounters and Native American heritage to pioneer tales and spaceflight. Includes cultural artifacts and interactive experiences. Also offers online education material for children, audio guided tours of the museum, educational field trips, and summer camps.

Explore the whole wild world at the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House & Aquarium. At the zoo campus, visit more than 100 species, including bears, rhinos, tigers. monkeys, and more! Enjoy a meal at the ROAR Cafe, ride the carousel, or participate in seasonal giraffe feedings. The Butterfly House & Museum features dozens of species of fish and corals, plus a coastal touch tank. Stroll through the butterfly conservatory and be sure to say hello to the bottom quail and pond turtles. Education programs include year-round Bookworms at the zoo, summer camps at each location, and a robust program schedule for all ages.

Mosaic Arts and Events (formerly known as Museum of Visual Materials) is an historic and LEED Platinum Green Building. Offers free and low cost art classes and camps for kids Mondays through Wednesdays. The historic building is also an events venue for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, holiday parties and more. To register for classes or learn more about the Museum, visit their website.

The Old Courthouse Museum was Minnehaha County's first courthouse, built in 1889 with a 165 foot clock tower. The museum features three floors of history related exhibits, along with a variety of educational programming including historic walking tours, kids activities including summer camps, concerts, and much more.