Traveler Magazine story · March 24, 2023
The South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Discover historic aircraft, missiles and aviation stories at this free museum beside Ellsworth Air Force Base.
Photo: Kevin Gabbert · Public domain
The South Dakota Air and Space Museum brings aviation history into view through indoor exhibits and an outdoor collection of aircraft from World War II through the modern era.
Aviation history up close
Aircraft, artifacts and displays trace the changing technology and people behind military flight and space exploration. The outdoor collection makes it possible to stand near machines normally seen only in photographs.
A free Black Hills museum
Located outside the gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base, the museum is an accessible stop for families, history travelers and anyone curious about flight.
Originally published by Traveler Magazine’s Black Hills Attractions.