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Location
Visitor tip
Pick up the Deadwood Passport at Adams Museum to turn your visit into a scavenger hunt across 6 Deadwood attractions—kids earn a free pack of cowboy playing cards upon completion, making it a fun multi-venue experience
Visitor tip
Engage with the knowledgeable front desk staff who are noted for being friendly and happy to answer questions about exhibits—ask them to highlight the most significant artifacts or recommend a route through the three levels based on your interests
Best time
Visit during the Days of '76 annual celebration (historic parade and PRCA rodeo) to connect the museum's pioneer and gold rush artifacts with live historical reenactments and events happening throughout Deadwood
About Adams Museum
Local history via exhibits & a home tour. Joint venture combining a Black Hills history museum & the 1892 home of one of Deadwood's founders.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Founded
- 1930 by pioneer businessman W.E. Adams
- Highlights
- Historic Adams House, Brothel tour, Days of '76 Museum, Black Hills archival collection
- Focus
- Black Hills history, gold rush era, pioneer heritage
- Memberships
- Available
What visitors say
This was the first spot we hit when we got into Deadwood. You definitely get the history lesson here but there is SO much cool stuff to see on all 3 levels. This is also where we picked up the Deadwood Pastport for my son--you visit 6…
This museum wasn't on our itinerary for the day, but we are so glad we found it. Our whole family loved it and loved learning about the history of Deadwood and the surrounding area. Would recommend.
Loved this museum. Everything you want to know will be explained with a thorough walk through.
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Did You Know?
- The museum building was purpose-built in 1932 as a dedicated historical facility for preserving Black Hills history
- The museum operates on a pay-by-donation model with a suggested $5 per person contribution, making it an accessible educational resource
- Features the Historic Adams House, an 1892 Queen Anne-style home with original furnishings, built by one of Deadwood's founders
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