tri-state museum

MyLilBiscuit

Stop by this sweet little museum, free parking, free admission, there is an adorable cabin to tour on the side, and out back take your picture at the Center of the Nation! Inside the museum there is much to see and all so interesting for history buffs. This is a well run, managed museum. We really enjoyed this place! Thanks.

249angelab

It was a surprise, we don't know anything about this Museum and it was a discovery. It is well organised, with a lot of interesting things. I really recommed the Tri-State Museum.

MT1

On the way back from Devil's Tower my wife and I were driving the main street in Belle Fourche specifically looking for the Center of the Nation marker and stopped at the Visitor's Center to ask someone about it. It was only after we stopped that we found out the marker was here and that the museum was also inside - a nice additional benefit. I think there should be a sign as you enter the town indicating where the visitors center is located and telling you that both the Center of the Nation marker and this museum are co-located. We found this museum very informative regarding history of the local area, as well as some of the people from the local area. Of course there are also ties to the John Wayne movie "The Cowboys" as that movie had them driving a herd of cattle to Belle Fourche, SD! At any rate, the folks running the museum and visitors center were very friendly and the museum has some interesting items/displays. It is worth a stop to see if you are in the area. There is no fee for the museum but they accept donations.

Lindabax

Interesting mix of history of the town and region from various points of view, including economic, military, famous visitors, major events, etc. Knowledgable and friendly staff.

958lylem

Very comprehensive displays of not only Black Hills history but also of local history. Puts in the perspective the settling of the Black Hills and also history of the pioneers who settled the land.

virginiao80

We stopped in order to visit the Center of the Nation. The museum was a wonderful little surprise 'extra' in the Visitors Center that was well worth the visit. It was filled with such a variety of artifacts & memorabilia that there must be something in there to entertain everyone. It is very well laid out, with much thought to detail and we wish that we had allowed more time to wander around. I especially enjoyed reading the story about & seeing Three Toes, the wily grey wolf that left a trail of slaughtered livestock, but evaded capture for so long. The staff in the museum & Visitors Center were very friendly & helpful. If you're in the Belle Fourche area, it's well worth your time to have a look at the museum.

lyssas_12

Had some cool stuff in the museum and you got to walk thru the cabin. The center point was a cool place with all the USA state flags

Tiffy_Bird

We came to Belle Fourche for the Center of the Nation Monument, but ended up staying much longer than we expected. Next door to the monument, the Tri-State Museum is surprisingly well done and definitely worth exploring. Be sure to check out historic Spaulding Cabin, just outside the museum. On the day we visited, there was an enthusiastic guide who told wonderful stories about the log cabin's builder/owner & his love story. The house & museum offer an incredible peek into frontier life.

OregonTraveler7

We stopped for the Center of the Nation Monument, not knowing there was this great little museum. It had a lot of interesting historical pieces in it.Very friendly staff!

BadgerCT

This is a well-presented sampler of the area’s history; natural and otherwise. Worth at least a 30 minute browse even if you’re not excessively interested. If you find something particularly fascinating then the attendant seemed both knowledgeable and keen to chat.

dbae27

If you stop by the Center of the Nation Monument, take time to visit this museum. They have travel information for the state and surrounding areas, including WY and MT. There is a small gift shop and a large museum with a lot of local history. We walked through the museum and I wish we had had more time to read more of the history. They have a parking lot and very clean restrooms. There is no fee for this, just a donation if you wish to contribute. The ladies working here were really helpful and nice.

caldodge

The displays were interesting in informative, with items from before the actual founding of the town, as well as exhibits honoring our military forces. The wool exhibit is a recent addition, and it was pretty cool to see the tools and raw products presented. Other exhibits include medicine, music, cattle raising, fossils, and more. While the museum is free, it's well worth the suggested $5 donation (for adults).

ATravelMomsPhotos

This museum may be small, but it is done wonderfully with lots of artifacts from the early western, old pioneer, and rodeo days and is definelty lacking nothing. Great stop over while seeing the Center of The Nation Monument. The displays here are nicley done and seem to be in excellent condition. The Johnny Spaulding Cabin that was built in 1876 was a nice place to see and walk back in time if only for a moment or two. The museum staff were very helpful and knowledgable. A great little place to stop and enjoy. $3.00 fee and under 16 free... just can't beat that!

AF_Hiker

This is a nice, small museum about the local history of Southwestern South Dakota, Northeastern Wyoming, and Southeastern Montana. Subjects such as ranching, military, fossils, and mining. Lots of nice antiques here.

vabeachgirl46

We visited Belle Fourche last week with our young granddaughter. We were pleasantly surprised that a small town had such a comprehensive and eclectic museum. There were many artifacts from the early West - many of which we had never seen. The history of Belle Fourche was documented, and my granddaughter enjoyed the dinosaur bones that had been discovered in the area. The museum was extremely well-maintained, and the exhibits were presented in an attractive, artistic way. If you are in Belle Fourche, don't miss this addition to your visit.