South Dakota State Railroad Museum to Close Current Hill City Location
The South Dakota State Railroad Museum in Hill City will close its current location this fall because the owner of the building, World Choice Investments, has decided not to renew the museum's lease. The museum must vacate the premises by…
Rapid City, SD, November 2, 2026 — The South Dakota State Railroad Museum, located in Hill City, is slated to close its current facility this fall. The closure comes as the owner of the building, World Choice Investments, has opted not to renew the museum’s lease.
Museum officials stated that the organization must vacate the premises by February 1, 2027. While the physical location is set to close, the museum’s board of directors is actively pursuing options for its future, including seeking a new location and establishing partnerships for the display of its significant collection of artifacts, exhibits, and archives.
In preliminary plans for the museum’s continuity, some exhibits are expected to be featured on the third floor of a new museum facility currently under construction in Hill City. This new venue is anticipated to open its doors in June.
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