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South Dakota Air and Space Museum
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Rapid City, SD
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“South Dakota Air and Space Museum” PlanetWare.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 25 attractions in Rapid City
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Traveler Description: South Dakota Air and Space Museum See aviation history come to life with indoor and outdoor exhibits of aviation memorabilia. Base tours including a... more »
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Attraction type: Science museum
Address: Ellsworth Air Force Base Rapid City, SD
Tel: 605-385-5189

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“A must-see if you are interested in military aviation”
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4 of 5 stars
Mike1087   7 contributions
Guildford, England
Sep 27, 2009

I am an airplane 'nut' so this was on my must-visit list whilst in the area on vacation. Unfortunately I only had an hour at the museum but the external collection of aircraft is varied with everything from WW2 era prop aircraft to the mighty B-1 and B-52 bombers. They are kept in good condition and are well laid out... more

“Interesting Military Exhibit”
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4 of 5 stars
fuzzi_logic   16 contributions
New York City, New York
Sep 14, 2008

Let me first say that I can understand some of the comments voiced by the previous visitor but for those of you interested in military exhibits I think you would find your visit worthwhile. Yes, the two hangers could probably contain more exhibits but what is there is interesting in its own right. The minuteman missle launch control room was... more

“not many displays anymore”
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2 of 5 stars
nowincolorado   213 contributions
Colorado Springs, CO
Jun 3, 2006
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This was barely worth our time to stop by and see. I hate to say that since I love Ellsworth AFB and the Black Hills of SD since I grew up there. However, this museum needs much improvement. I go here once every two years when we are back in town for vacation. This used to be a great museum... more

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Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, SD
Tel: 605-385-5189