From The Curator
People, Places & Trains
Friends of the Museum,
From my curator’s standpoint, I am very thankful for the year that we have enjoyed here at the Museum. While there have been the normal “ups and downs,” I am happy to report that the SDSRM has experienced a good 12 months.
I would like to wish to thank and recognize our incredible Board of Directors (past and present) for their knowledge, stewardship, vision, and humor in guiding the SDSRM.
And to you, our dedicated members and volunteers - my deepest gratitude.
As we begin our 15th year of welcoming visitors to the South Dakota railroading experience, I look forward to a busy and productive 2025 on your behalf at the Museum.
I wish to thank you all for your friendship, partnership, and support of the SDSRM. May the coming year be a healthy and blessed year for you and your family.
Onward!
Rick Mills
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Rick Mills
Museum Director/Curator
South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Ltd.
222 Railroad Avenue, Building A
PO Box 1070
Hill City, South Dakota 57745-1070
Phone 605-574-9000
www.sdsrm.org
Meet the Crew
Board Members:
Tom Dains, Sioux Falls
Bonnie Guerre, Hill City
Alex Huff, Oacoma
Wayne Kerslake, Sioux Falls
Mikal Lewis, Hill City
Randy Sprung, mitchell
Lesta Turchen, Hill City
Dan Van Bogart, Hill City
James Willmus, Oelrichs
Staff:
Rick Mills
Curator/Historian
Office Assistant
Events
Special 2025 Events
March 14-16
Hill City Spring Antiques/Railroad Show and Sale @Hill City Center
Saturday, May 10
Opening Day – NATIONAL TRAIN DAY
July 1-5
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS
@SDSRM
September 19-21
Hill City Antiques/Railroad Fall Show Sale
@Hill City Center
October 13 -
November 27
Museum CLOSED
to prepare for 2025
TREES AND TRAINS Exhibit
2025 TREES AND TRAINS Exhibit -
Weekends - November and December
@SDSRM
admissions
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Non-Discounted Adults $9.00 each
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Adults $7.00 each (this is a DISCOUNT for 1880 TRAIN passengers, & Seniors (65 +)
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Children (10 and under) FREE
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Groups (6 or more adults) $5.00 each (this is a DISCOUNT)
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Guided School Classes 1-9 FREE; 10 or more $50.00
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Non-guided School Classes 1-9 FREE; 10 or more $50.00 (Teachers, Tour Guides and Bus Drivers FREE)
