Deadwood, one of America’s most storied Western boomtowns, was founded in 1876 on the northern edge of South Dakota’s Black Hills.

The Black Hills, once part of the Great Sioux Reservation, are along South Dakota’s western border, and a small part of the mountain range extends into Wyoming. Other landmarks in the area include Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park and Devils Tower National Monument. Rapid City, with a population of about 70,000, is approximately 45 miles southeast of Deadwood. The largest major city is Denver, roughly 390 miles to the southwest.

Hours of Operation and Admission Prices for the Deadwood History:

Adams Museum:

• Summer Hours are May 1 – September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
• Fall Hours: the Adams Museum will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday in October.
• Winter Hours will begin in November with the museum open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.  Closed winter holidays.
• Spring Hours are April 1 – 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Days of '76 Museum:

• Summer Hours are May 1 – September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily.
• Fall Hours: the Days of '76 Museum will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday in October.
• Winter Hours in February and March are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays only. 
• Spring Hours are April 1 – 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Historic Adams House:

• Summer Hours are May 1 – September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily with tours on the hour (May and September) and tours on the half hour (June – August), with the last tour at 4:00 p.m.
• October hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours on the hour.  The last tour of the day is at 4:00 p.m.
• Historic Adams House will be closed from November through March.  
• Spring hours begin in April with the Adams House open Monday – Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with tours on the hour.  The last tour of the day is at 4:00 p.m.

Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center (HARCC):

• Hours of operation are Monday - Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment.

Days of ’76 Museum Admission Rates

Regular Admission: includes tax

• Adult (age 13+) - $5.50
• Child (7 – 13)- $2.50
• Child (0- 6) - no charge
• Adult Individual Pass (Days of ’76 Museum and Historic Adams House) - $10.50

Special discounts available for adult admission only. Taxes not included.