Travel Tip: Codington County Museum

Situated prominently in the historic district of Watertown, South Dakota is the impressive Codington County Heritage Museum, a must-see for anyone who appreciates the unique history and heritage of the people who raised their families here and worked tirelessly to develop the beautiful prairie into the cities, towns, and farmlands we know and love today!

Codington County Museum

The county museum, which inhabits the former Carnegie Library, features a multitude of exhibits which highlight life in Codington County, South Dakota over the decades.

Codington County Museum

The Codington County Heritage Museum isn’t a static picture of long-ago living, but is itself alive, often changing with new items and exhibits focusing on specific periods or themes.

Codington County Museum

Codington County Museum

Don’t forget to visit the basement for an exhibit on the local band in Watertown!

Codington County Museum

My personal favorite was the military exhibit with its antique cannon, but the miniature train display, I’m told, is a huge hit with the families who frequent the museum!

Codington County Museum

Travel Tip: If you go, the museum is open from 10-5pm M-F and 1-5pm on Saturdays during the summer months (June-August), and from 1-5pm M-F during the winter (Sept.-May). The museum is located at the intersection of 1st Ave. SE and Maple St. in the historic district of Watertown. Admission is free, although donations are greatly appreciated.

Codington County Museum

Watertown offers several great places to explore, including the Redlin Art Center (click to see the post from my day there) and the Codington County Heritage Museum. Be sure to include them in your travel itineraries, and tell them that Prairie, Party of One sent you!

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