Established in 1930 by the museum’s namesake, W.E. Adams, the Adams Museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Black Hills’ history. Learn more about Deadwood’s iconic legends like Charlie Utter and Calamity Jane through artifacts like their personal belongings and other memorabilia at The Legends Gallery. Meanwhile, visitors can find out about the questionable activities throughout Deadwood’s history and how they managed to stay active for many years at the Riskey Business exhibit. Visitors can also see Great Black Hills treasures such as a sketch of Wild Bill Hickok by the American illustrator, N.C. Wyeth, a 3.346 troy ounce golden nugget that belonged to Potato Creek Johnny’s, and even a rare plesiosaur.
54 Sherman Street, Deadwood, South Dakota 57732, Phone: 605-578-1714