Upcoming Events
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.
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!
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!
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.
Nostalgia Night Film Series - To Sir, With Love!
Rediscover the power of inspiration and resilience with To Sir, With Love!
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 - A League of Their Own!
Rediscover the power of inspiration and resilience with To Sir, With Love!
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!
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!
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!
Nostalgia Night Film Series - The Maltese Falcon
Unlock the Mystery of The Maltese Falcon!
STEAM Saturdays: Lego Robotics!
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Join us for an exciting STEAM event where participants dive into the world of LEGO robotics! This hands-on workshop introduces learners to the fundamentals of robotics, using LEGO Mindstorms kits to build their own robots.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
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.
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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!
STEAM Saturdays: Explore Stratobowl History and Predict the Weather
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Welcome to the exciting world of weather forecasting! We are going to become weather detectives and learn how to predict the weather using simple tools and observations.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
STEAM Saturdays: Lakota Star Knowledge and Earth Seasons
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth.
Learning about Earth’s seasons is an exciting adventure that brings nature to life!
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
Welcome to The Frogpond
Escape to the Frog Pond for an incredible performance of word and song!
Creative Writing Workshop with Cory Cavill
Escape to the Frog Pond for an incredible performance of word and song!
STEAM Saturdays: Simple Circuits
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth starting in October.
We are going to dive into the fun of building our own circuits and see how electricity flows to power different things.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
Forces of Flight: Solid State Rockets
"Kick the tires and light the fires!" Forces of Flight is a program designed to introduce youth to the world of aviation.
Join us for Solid State Rockets: build and launch and Estes Alpha III solid rockets!
Program takes place on RCAS early release Fridays.
STEAM Saturdays: Lighter than air Jack-O-Lanterns
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth starting in October.
Get in the Halloween spirit with our levitating "jack-o-lanterns."
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
STEAM Saturdays: K’nex Renewable Energy
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth starting in October.
We will use K'NEX Education Green Energy Kits to explore how wind, sun, and water can be harnessed to create energy.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
STEAM Saturdays: Geology of the Black Hills
Join us for STEAM Saturdays for youth starting in October.
We will dive into the exciting world of the Black Hills in South Dakota, where five amazing geologic areas come together like pieces of a giant puzzle.
Program is free for members or with price of admission for non-members.
Call 605-394-6923 to save a spot!
Forces of Flight: Remote Control Paper Airplanes
"Kick the tires and light the fires!" Forces of Flight is a program designed to introduce youth to the world of aviation.
Join us for remote control paper airplanes.
Program takes place on RCAS early release Fridays.
Black Hills Film Festival
Join us for the return of the Black Hills Film Festival 2024!
20 Days in Mariupol
Join us for a free screening of this impactful film chronicling the first 20 days of the conflict in Ukraine beginning in February 2022.
"Power of Possibility" - Film Screening
Filmmaker Anna Marie Thatcher is hosting a free screening of her film “POWER OF POSSIBILITY: The Impact of Public Art in South Dakota Communities.”
Film to be followed by a panel discussion featuring Panel members include Marty Two Bulls, Jr., Oglala Lakota Artist Laureate, James Van Nuys, Artist, and others.
Forces of Flight
Join us for our NEW early release Friday program for kids to educate about Aviation and Aero Science. Each program will teach a different lesson with supporting, hands-on activities that educate about the four forces of flight (lift, weight, thrust and drag).
This program is designed for youth grades 4th through 8th.
Youth Space Camp - 2024
Get your child out of the house and off their screens with Space Camp this Summer! Your young scientist will build a rocket, learn about the weather and atmospheric events, and so much more.
Chamber Music Festival of The Black Hills: 17th Season
Join us in welcoming back the Chamber Music Festival of the Black Hills for its 17th season. Enjoy three weekends of programing that has been artfully designed to celebrate the great music of all eras.