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Sturgis Car Museum

940 Dickson Drive · Sturgis, SD

Why you should go…

Also known as the Saab Heritage Car Museum, this Sturgis, South Dakota museum displays about 100 Saab automobiles built between 1950 and 2011 alongside 17 General Motors Heritage cars and a selection of unusual race and modified vehicles. A semi-guided tour walks visitors through Saab's history with informational videos along the way. The museum sits just off Interstate exit 32 on Junction Avenue leading into downtown Sturgis.

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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