Smith Zimmermann Museum, Historical museum in Madison, United States.
The Smith Zimmermann Museum is a history museum in Madison located on the Dakota State University campus. The facility displays historical artifacts and documents related to Lake County, arranged throughout the university building.
The museum preserves collections from the mid-1800s that document how the Madison region developed over time. These materials show the changes in the area and the lives of people who lived here.
The collection reflects objects and documents that hold meaning for people in the region. Visitors can see how these items connect to the stories and daily life of local communities.
The museum is located in a university building and has regular opening hours during the week. It is easy to find and accessible for those visiting the campus.
The facility serves both university students as a learning space and the wider community through its preservation of regional materials. This dual purpose allows research and public access to happen within the same walls.
Location: Madison
Address: 221 NE 8th St, Madison, SD 57042, USA
Opening Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10:00-14:00; Thursday 10:00-18:00; Friday-Saturday 10:00-14:00
Phone: +16052565308
Website: https://lakecountymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 44.01304,-97.11133
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09
South Dakota holds natural spaces, historical sites, and cultural locations beyond Mount Rushmore. Visitors encounter waterfalls in Spearfish Canyon, underground cave systems like Jewel Cave, and geological formations at the Badlands Wilderness Area. Bear Butte and Spirit Mound Historic Prairie connect nature with Native American heritage, while places like the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center and the Wounded Knee Museum offer perspectives on Lakota culture. Historical sites such as Fort Sisseton and the Ingalls Homestead show different chapters of settlement and daily life from past centuries. Museums and galleries across the state present regional collections and art, including the Redlin Art Center and The Museum @ Black Hills Institute with paleontological finds. Natural areas like Smith Falls State Park, Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and LaFramboise Island Nature Area invite birdwatching, hiking, and exploration. Landscapes range from prairie grasslands to petrified forests and rock formations at Devils Gulch, while parks and recreation areas like McCrory Gardens, Hitchcock Park, and several lakes provide space for outdoor activities.
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