Spend a summer’s day enjoying the arts and culture that Brookings, South Dakota, has to offer. Start your day off by exploring the Children’s Museum of South Dakota for a family-friendly art experience. Head over to the South Dakota Art Museum to take in some great works by artists from all over the region. Finish your day of art by enjoying a performance by the Prairie Repertory Theatre at South Dakota State University’s Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Children’s Museum of South Dakota
The Children’s Museum of South Dakota is the perfect family-friendly stop for your day of art and culture in Brookings, South Dakota. With great exhibits and an outdoor water feature to cool off on those hot days, this is a perfect Summer Day activity to keep the kids entertained. Be sure to check out Mama and Max, the resident dinosaurs.
Pro Tip: Check out the water features both indoor and out.
South Dakota Art Museum
The South Dakota Art Museum is the perfect place to introduce kids to a wide range of art exhibits. With seven galleries featuring more than a dozen new exhibits each year and an extensive collection of a variety of art, you’ll certainly find something that speaks to you. Be sure to check out Harvey Dunn’s quintessential painting, “The Prairie is My Garden,” to gain an appreciation for what it means to be a South Dakotan.
Pro Tip: Check out the gift shop for the art lovers on your holiday list.
Prairie Repertory Theatre at The Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center
Finish up your day of art experience with a performance by the Prairie Repertory Theatre (PRT) at the Oscar Larson Theatre on the campus of South Dakota State University. Now in their 53rd season (2024) they will certainly have something for everyone in the family. Enjoy the show knowing you’re helping PRT train students from all over the country in the theatre arts.
Pro Tip: Check their website for what plays will be showing this season.
