Discover History at the Old Courthouse Museum

Getting There

• Car

  From Palisades State Park, head southwest on SD-11 S for about 16 miles. Merge onto I-90 W/US-81 S and continue for approximately 3 miles. Take Exit 406 for I-229 N toward Sioux Falls. Continue on I-229 N for about 5 miles, then take Exit 8 for 26th St. Turn left onto W 26th St and continue for about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto S Phillips Ave and drive for 0.5 miles. Finally, turn left onto W 6th St, and the Old Courthouse Museum will be on your right at 200 W 6th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104. There are no tolls on this route.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the Old Courthouse Museum from Palisades State Park using public transportation, you will first need to travel to Sioux Falls. There are no direct public transport connections from the park, so it's advisable to use a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft to get to the nearest bus station in Sioux Falls. Once in Sioux Falls, you can take the Sioux Falls Transit bus route 4 (Blue Route) towards the Downtown area. Disembark at the stop nearest to 6th St and Phillips Ave. From there, it is a short walk to the museum, located at 200 W 6th St. Please check the local bus schedules and routes for any potential changes and ensure you have cash or a transit card for fare payment.