--- title: Center for Western Studies date: 2019-12-03T15:00:14-06:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/center-for-western-studies" section: Listings --- ![](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/WB_5120.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=550&h=241&q=98&f=webp&c=989fc76e&v=d61e03d2177c46e41e6f49c55ed03dce04a5b3d1037fdc0481b5a47887e0aa58) # Center for Western Studies ![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin.svg)Address [ 2121 S. Summit Ave. Augustana University Campus Sioux Falls, SD 57104 ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2121%20S.%20Summit%20Ave.%20Sioux%20Falls%2C%20SD%2057104) ![](/assets/images/icons/desktop.svg)Website [Visit Website](http://www.augie.edu/cws/) ![](/assets/images/icons/phone-alt-pink.svg)Contact [605.274.4007](tel:605.274.4007) ## Location Information and Nearby Listings - ![](/assets/images/icons/map-star.svg)Center for Western Studies - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)1Augustana University](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/augustana-university) - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)2Eide/Dalrymple Gallery](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/eide-dalrymple-gallery) - [![](/assets/images/icons/location-pin-numbered.svg)3Good Earth State Park at Blood Run](https://www.experiencesiouxfalls.com/listing/good-earth-state-park-at-blood-run) The Center's Fantle Building has a Northern Plains library, archives, exhibits of Native American & regional cultures and changing art shows. Gift Shop. Open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Closed Holidays. FREE. Group tours, please call. Located on the campus of Augustana University. ![A museum exhibit](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/MG_2315.JPG?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=612&h=335&q=98&f=webp&c=48ae3511&v=2a6ccde2b36b7f5b2ca19c81d38a7e649981bb0fe7602242f0d8af3857cd2dd1) ![A live painting demonstration at the Center for Western Studies](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/R6__3026-Enhanced-NR.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=612&h=335&q=98&f=webp&c=48926bb2&v=66f7e055cff54a1f8a3d5bb488682662ee6e6365988ac8c8e195e9d6dbfa946f) ![People viewing a gallery exhibit](https://d3bs6yihjcg6lz.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/IMG_8325.JPG?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=612&h=335&q=98&f=webp&c=94b65e3d&v=0f5f50813cf24ffae7d0ef8990b5e857daff20ac62b9392758c814fd25206d22) ## ![Trip Advisor Reviews](/assets/images/tripadvisor-logo.svg) ### TripAdvisor Traveler Rating ![Trip Advisor Rating: 4.6](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/4.5-14796-5.svg) [8 Reviews](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g54805-d268836-Reviews-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796) | [Write a Review](https://www.tripadvisor.com/UserReview-g54805-d268836-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796)--- #### Nice but just okay ![3 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s3.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed July 10, 2018 First of all, it's free admission, which is good. It's not very large - we took our time and we were in there maybe 40 minutes. I appreciated the historical pieces and information, especially the... [Read Full Review for Nice but just okay (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d268836-r594850390-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review594850390) --- #### An Augustana Highlight ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed July 13, 2017 A special place to visit - especially when finding a painting by my sister-in-law. Enjoy being able to buy books about our area, and receiving them quickly at my home in Colorado. All-in-all - I'm... [Read Full Review for An Augustana Highlight (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d268836-r501695024-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review501695024) --- #### Unique museum and research center ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed November 3, 2016 Located at the center of Augustana University campus. It has a large collection of historical artifacts from the western plains. [Read Full Review for Unique museum and research center (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d268836-r434448401-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review434448401) --- #### Excellent programs and a great source for history. ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed September 30, 2016 Not sure how many are familiar with the Center outside of the Sioux Falls area but they are a very viable organization. Throughout the year they offer a variety of speakers,programs and events and... [Read Full Review for Excellent programs and a great source for history. (On TripAdvisor) ](https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g54805-d268836-r423923007-Center_for_Western_Studies-Sioux_Falls_South_Dakota.html?m=14796#review423923007) --- #### Not stunning but substantial ![5 star rating](https://www.tripadvisor.com/img/cdsi/img2/ratings/traveler/s5.0-14796-5.svg) Reviewed April 25, 2016 The Center for Western Studies is a research center, not a full-fledged museum; but whatever they display of their collections and in traveling shows is thoughtful and delightfully regional. Right... 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