Vintage Red Cross nurse uniform displayed in a glass case, with a label indicating it belonged to Willmeta Johnson, donated by Susan Johnson Prahl.

Main Exhibits

The Keystone Museum hosts 8 permanent exhibits on 3 separate floors for your viewing pleasure.

  • An oval sepia-toned photograph of Carrie Ingalls Swanzey from Little House on the Prairie.

    Carrie's Corner

    Our revamped exhibit feturing Carrie Ingalls! Carrie, a sister of the famed Ingalls family best known for their stories in Little House on the Prairie, became a pioneer and homesteader in her own right and was a resident of Keystone for nearly 35 years. Come and see treasured family heirlooms, hear her stories, and learn about her life in the midst of a bustling mining town!

  • Black-and-white historical photo of a mounted cavalry unit riding in a line through a rural town, with a house and trees in the background, and the text 'US Cavalry Keystone SD' at the bottom.

    Photo Galleries

    Gaze at a plethora of photographs for an inside look at life in town, ranging from the 1890s to the 1970s. Pick up a stereoscope for an 1890s “VR” exprience. Many thanks to the Halley and Hesnard families for photo contributions.

  • Empty vintage classroom with wooden desks, American flags, and a bulletin board with historical information.

    Classrooms

    Several rooms upstairs feature old style classrooms that students would have used over 100 years ago! Settle into an old school desk, write on the chalkboards, and ring the old schoolbell!

  • Black and white portrait of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and tie, with a neutral expression.

    Keystone Early Influencers

    Tour our “Keystone Characters” room, featuring larger-than-life personalities from Keystone’s past and artifacts used in that time. Learn about Native American goodwill ambassadors, early general stores, Keystone military veterans, and pop culture references regarding the Black Hills area.

  • A room with vintage furniture, including rocking chairs, a sofa, and a bed with a wooden headboard. Various white dresses and clothes are hanging on a makeshift clothesline. There is a large round braided rug on the wooden floor, a table with a basket of fruit, and framed pictures on the walls.

    Turn of the Century Home

    At first glance, this room looks like a cozy home for the schoolteacher, however we have a room dedicated to furnishings and fixtures utilized by pioneer families of the late 1800 and families of wealth at the turn of the century.