Santa came early here at the South Dakota State Railroad Museum. We have periodically ordered small batches of custom model railroad cars in the past. There was 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017... But those of us on the board would like to see these custom cars become a regular item for sale in our gift shop and eventually our online store (yes, we're working on it.) For 2025 we decided to revive the tradition with a small run of 50 twin-bay coal hoppers customized for the mus

It's that time of the season once more! The South Dakota State Railroad Museum's annual "Trees and Trains" exhibit is back again for this holiday season. The museum will be open on select dates in from Thanksgiving to the end of December. Featured this year are 32 trees from the following businesses and individuals: 1880 Train Heart of the Hills Curiosities Hill City Chamber of Commerce Black Hills Institute Hill City Arts Council Farmer's Daughter EMH Consulting The Handb

It's that time of year again! The museum will be closed to the public for the next several weeks while our staff and volunteers prepare the facility for the 2025 Trees and Trains event. The SDSRM will reopen to the public on November 26th at 2:00 PM and will be open 11-5 on selected dates which are available on the "Visit Us" page. Santa Claus is also coming to the SDSRM again! If you'd like to get photos with Santa, he'll be stopping by from 11-4 every day that the museum

It is hard to say goodbye to someone who has taught us all so much, and yet that is what those of us who were lucky enough to know Rick...

Update, August, 2025: Please note that this position has been filled and that we are no longer accepting applications for this position. The South Dakota State Railroad Museum has typically had two paid positions on staff. The first is the Director/Curator and the second is the office coordinator. In addition to searching for a director, the museum is also accepting applications now for an office coordinator! Have experience managing volunteers? How about running a cash re

Rick Wayne Mills sadly passed away on April 20th, 2025. As the longtime director and curator of the South Dakota State Railroad Museum,...