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Went in October of 2021. Small, but has a REALLY great and varied collection! Actual gold nuggets, a real locomotive, a full plesiosaur skeleton, 2-headed calf, Native American beadwork, and a TON of old western memorabilia! There are descriptions and explanations for literally everything! Really informative, and also really cheap (about 5 bucks per person as a donation). So it's well worth the time. Like most of Deadwood, parking at the location is non-existant, so walking to it from a public lot or close by is your only option... so be prepared if you need to use a wheelchair.
Virtual World ToursVirtual World Tours
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A true landmark in a city full of Old West legends! Hosted by the incredibly beautiful & lovely Rose the museum combines the charms of a small town history legend coupled to the stories of the region that give us the myth and the truth of this legendary town. Whether you want the low down on potato Creek Johnny and his legendary nugget or view Native American artifacts you're sure to find many treasures besides Rose's well informed tutelage that led our group's grasp of the intuitive & straight forward manner of its history lessons.
Bryan MulvaneyBryan Mulvaney
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GO HERE. Hands down the best local history museum we’ve been to in the US. So good for kids! Lots of interactive exhibitions. Our 5 and 2 yo didn’t want to leave! I feel like I learned so much myself. Just brilliant curation, so thoughtful and fascinating. It’s only $5 suggested donation and I honestly think they should double this or just charge entry at more than this as it is SO WORTH IT. The man working there was lovely, very kind and helpful. Cannot recommend enough! I wish we’d had longer in town because I wanted to go back!
Rhiannon Morgan-JonesRhiannon Morgan-Jones
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Love the history. Lots of information. I love that, though the '76 Museum touches on some of the Adams Museum information, it doesn't stomp all over it. You don't feel like you wasted your money to get the same info. All of Deadwood would do well to incorporate that philosophy. For example, one place focus on Calamity Jane, one focus on Tootsie, one on Wild Bill, one on Sol Star, etc. There are so many colorful characters in Deadwood's history, each hotel could have a different museum instead of a casino that 1 person sits in.
Amber McDanielAmber McDaniel
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A must-see family-friendly attraction in historic Deadwood! Feel like you're right there in the thick of the action as you walk back in time inside the museum's three full floors. Your kids won't just read about history, they'll experience it! With multiple interactive exhibits (including a one-room schoolhouse classroom and kinetic sand), this is an excellent educational and fun place for the whole family. Donations are appreciated (and please give if you go!), but admission is free. Don't miss it!
Heidi BeeHeidi Bee
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I highly recommend the Adams Museum in Deadwood. It's not huge but it really covers several key points of the development of the Black Hills (millions of years ago the Black Hills were covered by a sea), native americans, old Deadwood, and gold mining. They have a suggested donation of $5 for adults. They also have quite a few interactive children's stations and a scavenger hunt that kids can do.
Kelly RidoutKelly Ridout
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Nearby Attractions Of Adams Museum
Holiday Inn Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand by IHG
Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming
Historic Bullock Hotel
Historic Adams House
Deadwood Welcome Center
Gold Dust Casino & Hotel
Celebrity Boutique Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood
Mr Wu's

Holiday Inn Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand by IHG
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Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort
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Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming
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Historic Bullock Hotel
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Nearby Restaurants Of Adams Museum
Saloon No. 10
Mustang Sally's
Mavericks Steak & Cocktails, Deadwood
Jacobs Brewhouse Restaurant
Gem Steakhouse & Saloon
Legends Steakhouse
Oyster Bay
Lee Street Station Cafe
Pump House at Mind Blown Studio
Buffalo Bodega Complex

Saloon No. 10
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Mustang Sally's
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Mavericks Steak & Cocktails, Deadwood
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Jacobs Brewhouse Restaurant
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Basic Info
Address
54 Sherman St, Deadwood, SD 57732
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Phone
(605) 578-1714
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Website
deadwoodhistory.com
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4.6
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cultural
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attractions: Holiday Inn Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand by IHG, Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming, Historic Bullock Hotel, Historic Adams House, Deadwood Welcome Center, Gold Dust Casino & Hotel, Celebrity Boutique Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood, Mr Wu's, restaurants: Saloon No. 10, Mustang Sally's, Mavericks Steak & Cocktails, Deadwood, Jacobs Brewhouse Restaurant, Gem Steakhouse & Saloon, Legends Steakhouse, Oyster Bay, Lee Street Station Cafe, Pump House at Mind Blown Studio, Buffalo Bodega Complex
