The Dickinson Museum Center is an art and history museum complex that serves the region of southwestern North Dakota.
Attractions
Joachim Museum - The Joachim Museum includes art and history exhibits of regional significance, features the Osborn Reading and Research Room, and has the main offices for museum staff. It is managed by the Southwestern North Dakota Museum Foundation and Museum Coordinator. The SWND Museum Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. They meet the third Wednesday of every month.
Prairie Outpost Park - Located east of the Joachim Museum building, Prairie Outpost Park consists of five historic and six reproduction buildings. Free tours are available from Memorial Day until mid-August. Contact the Dickinson Museum Center at 701-456-6225 or info@dickinsonmuseumcenter.org for more information. Also in the park is the Heritage Pavilion picnic shelter which is available to rent for private events. The Ridgeway Church is also available to rent for weddings, funerals, special services, and other events. Several other groups manage buildings and/or host events in the park throughout the year including the Czech, Scandinavian, and Germans from Russia heritage organizations.
Historic Preservation Commission - The coordinator of the Dickinson Museum Center also serves as Historic Preservationist for the City of Dickinson. The Historic Preservationist serves as staff liason to the Historic Preservation Commissionfor the city. The Historic Preservation Commission meets the third Thursday of each month.
Pioneer Machinery Museum - The Pioneer Machinery Museum features early ranching and agricultural objects from Stark County. The machinery building is home to the Stark County Historical Society, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which meets the third Tuesday of each month (excluding winter months).
Dakota Dinosaur Museum and Dino Gift Shop- This museum houses thousands of rock, mineral, and fossil specimens, including a complete Triceratops skeleton. It is a separate organization from the Dickinson Museum Center.
Dickinson Convention and Visitors' Bureau - Get information about local and regional attractions and events. Find a hotel or restaurant, or get maps, brochures, and other travel information. The CVB also provides meeting planning assistance. The CVB is a separate organization from the Dickinson Museum Center.