Upcoming Events

Black Hills Chamber Society - Marimba Soloist
The Journey Museum is excited to welcome the Black Hills Chamber Society for their 2025 season to the Wells Fargo Theater!

Racing Extinction - Film Screening
Enjoy this free, special event partnering with the Rapid City Arts Council as an installment in The Big Read events, presented by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Turtle Soup | Calamity Jane: The Black Hills Years and Beyond – Jena Sierks
Learn the creation of the legend of Calamity Jane.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
The highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is back and ready with a curated selection of the best fly fishing films from around the world.

Turtle Soup | Adventures Underground - Adam Weaver
Explore the world underground with renowned caver, Adam Weaver.

Turtle Soup | Indigenous Feminism: A Look at Native Feminism Past and Present – Rosie Sprague
Explore Indigenous Feminism with Rosie Sprague.

2025 Women's Adventure Film Tour
The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe.
WAFT 2025 is presented by:
Black Hills Adventure Tours
Black Hills Balloons
Black Hills Paddle Sports
Daily Adventure Coffee Company
Roam'n Around Travel and Outdoor Gear

Black Hills Chamber Society - Biergarten Band Spring Fest
The Journey Museum is excited to welcome the Black Hills Chamber Society for their 2025 season to the Wells Fargo Theater!

April Poverty Escape Room
The Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

April Poverty 101
Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

Black Hills Chamber Society - Maya Anjali Buchanan, Violin & Robert Koenig, Piano
The Journey Museum is excited to welcome the Black Hills Chamber Society for their 2025 season to the Wells Fargo Theater!

Turtle Soup | End of the Line: Rapid City Changing Supply Chains - Wayne Lang
How have supply chains shaped the island in the plains over time.

STEAM Saturdays: Tie-Dye Madness
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Join us for a colorful and creative STEAM event where students will explore the art of tie-dye! Using a variety of rainbow-colored dyes, they’ll craft their own unique galaxy designs on t-shirts.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!


STEAM Saturdays: Paleontology
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Join us for an exciting STEAM event focused on paleontology! Students will explore the fascinating history of stratigraphic layers and discover how scientists use these layers to uncover ancient life.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

White Buffalo: Voices of the West - Film Screening
Set against the majestic landscapes of Montana and Wyoming, “Voices Of The West” celebrates the contributions of Native Americans to the origins of American cowboy culture.

Turtle Soup | SURF and the Value of Underground Research in the Black Hills - Mike Ray
Learn about the world-class science underway at the Sanford Underground Research Facility.

The Buffalo King - Film Screening
FREE Film screening of The Buffalo King, A candid examination of the life of James (Scotty) Philip, who overcame countless years of this nation's wanton buffalo slaughter to become a recognizable leader in the preservation of our iconic American bison.

February Poverty 101
Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

February Poverty Escape Room
The Poverty 101 Session explores the dynamics and myths of poverty for attendees from all sectors and fosters a shared understanding of poverty.

Nostalgia Night Film Series - A League of Their Own!
Rediscover the power of inspiration and resilience with To Sir, With Love!

STEAM Saturdays: Volcanoes
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Join us for an exciting STEAM event all about volcanoes! Students will get hands-on as they build their own volcanic models using plaster, creating realistic structures that mimic the dynamic nature of eruptions.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

Floating Horses: The Life of Casey Tibbs - Film Screening
FLOATING HORSES tells the story of Casey Tibbs, a nine-time world champion cowboy from Mission Ridge, South Dakota, who left home at the age of 13 in 1942 due to his father’s dislike of rodeo.

Turtle Soup | The Vore Buffalo Jump Site - Jacqueline Wyatt
The Vore Buffalo Jump is one of the most important archaeological sites of the Late-Prehistoric Plains hunters.
This talk will take you on a virtual tour of the Vore Site, which was used during a time when the way of life of Native American tribes on the Plains was changing and mass bison kills were becoming obsolete.

Nostalgia Night Film Series - To Sir, With Love!
Rediscover the power of inspiration and resilience with To Sir, With Love!

International Fly Fishing Festival 2025
Enjoy the 2025 International Fly Fishing Film Festival presented by Dakota Angler and Outfitter featuring seven riveting films showcasing the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly fishing.

Black Hills Chamber Society - Erinys Quartet
The Journey Museum is excited to welcome the Black Hills Chamber Society for their 2025 season to the Wells Fargo Theater!

Turtle Soup | A New Face for Brachiosaurus, and the Important Role of Private Collections to the Science of Paleontology - Peter Larson
In 2017, John Babiarz, a private collector from Mesa, Arizona, discovered what is now the most complete Brachiosaurus skull yet collected.
Join renowned director of The Black Hills Institute, Peter Larson, for this deep dive into the preparation, description, and future of this unique fossil.

Nostalgia Night Film Series - The Maltese Falcon
Unlock the Mystery of The Maltese Falcon!

Turtle Soup | Lakota Legends: Public Art on a Monumental Scale - Donald Montileaux
Donald Montileaux (Oglala Lakota) is an esteemed ledger artist and children’s book author who will share insight into his process of writing bout the Lakota people’s legends.

Nostalgia Night Film Series - North by Northwest
Experience the thrill of Hitchcock’s masterpiece!

Without Arrows Screening
Join SDPB at The Journey Museum for the Black Hills premiere of Without Arrows, which will air on SDPB January 13th.
A short discussion and Q and A will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be provided.

STEAM Saturdays: Math Is FUN!
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Join us for an engaging STEAM learning event focused on mastering basic math operations! Explore addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through many interactive methods.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

Turtle Soup | Landmarks of the Black Hills Gold Rush - Dr. David Wolff
Dr. David Wolff kicks off the 2025 season of Turtle Soup with a presentation highlighting elements within his recently published book, “The Gold Rush.”

SENTENCED Viewing Event
Join us for a special screening of the documentary Sentenced this January.
This important film follows the stories of several diverse individuals affected by the nation's illiteracy epidemic.

STEAM Saturdays: Snowflakes
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Creating snowflake cutouts during the holiday season is a delightful way to blend art and science! Imagine transforming simple paper into a winter wonderland, where each unique snowflake reflects the magic of nature.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

STEAM Saturdays: Stratigraphy
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Learning about stratigraphy is like becoming a detective of Earth’s history! Imagine peeling back layers of time, just like opening a giant geological cake. Students can embark on hands-on adventures, creating their own sedimentary layers using colorful sand or soil, discovering how each layer tells a story about past environments.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

Introduction to Geology Workshop
Have you ever wondered how the Black Hills and their remarkable rock formations came to be?
Are you captivated by the striking geological features and dramatic shifts in the mountainous landscape, easily visible as you drive through the Black Hills?
Join us for an Introduction to Geology Workshop for adults!

STEAM Saturdays: Magnetism and Galaxy Formations
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Exploring galaxy formations through the lens of magnetism is a thrilling journey into the cosmos! Imagine creating your own mini-universe using magnets to simulate how galaxies are born and evolve
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!

Forces of Flight: Drones
"Kick the tires and light the fires!" Forces of Flight is a program designed to introduce youth to the world of aviation.
This week we will explore and learn to fly drones!
Program takes place on RCAS early release Fridays.

STEAM Saturdays: Mad Science!
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Dive into the world of mad science experiments, where curiosity meets creativity in the most exhilarating ways! Imagine mixing colorful concoctions that fizz and bubble, launching homemade rockets that soar to the sky, or creating slime that stretches and squishes.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!