STATE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM

BROOKINGS, SD

The State Agricultural Heritage Museum is a museum located in Brookings, South Dakota that celebrates the agricultural history and heritage of the state. The museum was founded in 1981 and is located on the campus of South Dakota State University.

The museum's collection includes over 100,000 artifacts related to agriculture, including tools, equipment, and machinery used on farms and ranches throughout the state. Visitors can explore exhibits that showcase the evolution of farming practices in South Dakota, from the early days of homesteading to the modern agricultural industry.

One of the museum's most popular attractions is the "Living History Farm," a recreated 1900s-era farmstead that allows visitors to experience what life was like on a working farm at the turn of the century. The farmstead includes a farmhouse, barn, granary, and other outbuildings, as well as livestock and crops that were common during that time period.

The museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including workshops, seminars, and special exhibits. Visitors can learn about topics such as soil conservation, animal husbandry, and sustainable agriculture.

Overall, the State Agricultural Heritage Museum is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of agriculture in South Dakota.

STATE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BROOKINGS SD. US MID #8404600010

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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STATE AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE MUSEUM

BROOKINGS
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57007-0999

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