Deadwood’s Adams Museum is considered the Black Hills’ oldest history museum. Artifacts on display from Deadwood’s infamous past reflect the powerful legends of Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, and Deadwood Dick. From a one-of-a-kind plesiosaur, the Thoen Stone, and W.E. Adams’ love letters to a lively folk art collection, Lakota bead and quill work, and Potato Creek Johnny’s gold nugget; the Adams Museum exhibits capture the mysteries, the tragedies, the bawdiness, and the dreams found in the history, art, and natural history of the Black Hills.

The Adams Museum is open year-round and features changing exhibits and special programs. The Adams Bros. Bookstore and gift shop is located on the first floor. All levels are wheelchair accessible. There is no admission charge to the Museum, but a $3 per adult, $2 per child donation is suggested.

Adams Museum hours are: Summer (May 1 - September 30) - Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours (October 1 - April 30) - Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Sundays, Mondays and winter holidays.