Battleship South Dakota Memorial
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Battleship South Dakota Memorial
1Veterans' Memorial Park- 2South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc.
The USS South Dakota was the most decorated battleship of World War II. It fought in every major naval battle in the Pacific from 1942-1945. The memorial is open daily May 1st through September 30th, 9:30am to 5:30pm.
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75% recommended
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Closed! They close October 1 and reopen on May 1. It looks like they’re open seven days a week between May 1 and Sep 30
Reviewed October 25, 2025
Closed - TripAdvisor please update your hours. They close October 1 for the winter. May 1st to September 30th 7 Days a Week 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (605) 367-7141
Great for the military history buff
Reviewed September 18, 2025
This is a memorial to the USS South Dakota. There are displays that explain the history of the ship, lots of photos, and pieces and parts from the actual ship. If you are a military history buff this...
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Worth the stop and walk around
Reviewed July 7, 2025
Very interesting and they have put so much thought and work into this memorial. The 30 minute video is well done and worth the watch. The letters from the sailor that was killed in action were very...
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Ship
Reviewed September 9, 2023
Very interesting both inside and outside. The outside with the ghost shape of the ship. The inside with all the donated items and pictures from the community. Attendant very personable
Honor and remembrance of a mighty battleship
Reviewed August 13, 2023
This appears to be a small museum but it is well designed to give a history of this mighty battleship. The photos and artifacts make history personable.
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