For this week’s activity, inspired by Shirley Ann Jackson, participants will build a send-and-receive circuit to explore how electrical signals communicate messages!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Join David to learn how, despite its rocky start, Rapid City would come to be known as “the Gateway to the Black Hills.”

He will discuss Rapid City’s founding, early struggles, and a few of the activities that allowed Rapid City to grow and prosper.

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Rapid City with FREE admission to the museum all day and the unveiling of a newly refreshed exhibit honoring the founders of Rapid City.

Don’t miss this 20th anniversary special presentation of the Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) in the Journey Museum Theater.

F3T is sponsored by Dakota Angler and Outfitters.

For this week’s activity, inspired by Lewis Latimer, explore how electricity becomes light by creating your own light-up circuit art!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Marissa and Eric set off on an exploration of the natural wonder of the Badlands’ night sky.

Join them to learn why dark sky conservation matters and what the International Dark Sky designation means for South Dakota, our communities, and future generations.

For this week’s activity, inspired by Garrett Morgan, explore how cities use circuits to manage safety at scale by building a traffic light circuit with red, yellow, and green LEDs!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Join Aaron for a discussion about the intricate and unique world of animal mating behaviors.

He’ll cover how South Dakota wildlife attract mates, what acts of mating can entail, unique anatomy, and what prairie voles can teach us about love. Prepare to laugh and learn a lot.

For this week’s activity, inspired by Marie Van Brittan Brown, participants will build a simple alarm circuit that activates when a “door” opens!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Shelly sifts through the rich history of gold mining in the Black Hills and digs into how Coeur Wharf maintains its shining legacy.

Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

The Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

SDSMT scientists Laura and Alex lead a live demonstration on how good bacteria helps to create yogurt!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Speaker Kibbe Brown takes you on her family’s journey on the Western Frontier, 1858-1878.  Three generations reside, intermarry, are born, and die in the present-day Colorado front range.  

Discover the science behind one of the oldest food-making techniques!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Dr. Matt Simmons, an academic and medical professional, will discuss the colorful history of medicine in Western South Dakota.

Discover how heat and chemistry transform food in a fast, sensory-rich investigation into food chemistry and cooking science!

Morning Session: 10:30am - 11:00am

Afternoon Session: 2:00pm-2:30pm

Join Craig and Lukus for a detailed discussion surrounding the extraction, and needed repatriation, of fossils from Lakotan treaty lands.

In their presentation, they will make a case for why prehistoric fossils taken from Lakotan treaty lands should be returned.

Nostalgia Night Film Series is back for its 31st season to benefit the Friends of the Devereaux Library.

Learn how crystals grow by making your own sugar crystal starter!

Explore how yeast makes bread rise in a quick and memorable introduction to chemical reactions!

Use mirrors, angles, and flashlights to guide a beam of light through a custom-built maze!

Design and build a glowing winter lantern- a perfect blend of art, engineering, and seasonal magic!

Join Paul for a preview from the forthcoming book scheduled for release in the summer of 2026.

Get an inside look into Paul’s process, inspiration, and what he has discovered about South Dakota on his photographic journey.

Join the Artists of the phenomenal show, Lakota Contemporary (curated by Marty Two Bulls Jr.), for an insightful community conversation about their art, inspiration, and methods featured in this show.

Create your own colorful “stained glass” masterpiece and experiment with how light shines through different colors and shapes!

Join Tom Durkin to explore NASA’s amazing James Webb Space Telescope and how it had to overcome 344 single points of failure, any one of which would have ended the mission. 

Escape the daily drab and join us for an evening of elegance and intrigue at The Velvet Room Speakeasy, a celebration inspired by the glamour and mystery of the Prohibition era.

Enjoy a lively evening filled with entertainment, food, gaming and more all while supporting The Journey Museum.

The Archaeology Laboratory, Augustana University, with the support of the South Dakota State Historical Society and South Dakota Archaeological Society volunteers, recently conducted archaeological research associated with a National Register of Historic Places nomination of a bison kill site in central South Dakota.