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MUSEUMS
Art lovers will want to be sure and stop by the Oscar Howe
Art Center, 119 West Third Ave, 605-996-4111. Name doesn't ring
a bell? A member of the Yanktonai Lakota (Sioux) tribe, Oscar
was born in 1915 and graduated from the Santa Fe Indian School,
received his B. A. from Dakota Wesleyan University, and his Masters
of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma.
An instructor at the University of South Dakota and designated
as an Artist Laureate of South Dakota, his style is very distinct
and memorable. He also designed the Corn Palace Murals from 1948
to 1971. Touring the Oscar Howe Art Center will give you a chance
to view his works and also those of other artists who live and
work in the Heartland. In addition there is a Sales Gallery where
you'll be tempted by original art, reproductions, fine crafts,
jewelry, books, pottery, toys, and music.
History buffs will want to head to the Middle Border Museum
of American Indian and Pioneer Life and Case Art Gallery, 1311
South Duff, 605-996-2122. This seven building complex will take
you back in time from the 1600s to the 1930s with its exhibits
and restored structures. You'll learn about life in the Midwest,
a region called "Middle Border" by author Hamlin Garland.
You'll be charmed by a complete 1900 railway depot, a 1885 territorial
one room school house, and a 1908 country church.
As you stroll through this complex you'll also see early children's
toys, Victorian clothing displays, a Native American gallery,
and the Case Art gallery. Seeing the farm machinery will give
you a greater appreciation for our current way of life. If you've
ever tried to do any kind of handwork, you'll smile when you
see the delicate needlework of Mary Beckwith on display in the
upstairs memorabilia room in the restored 1886 Italianate home
built by Louis Beckwith, a cofounder of the Corn Palace.
But you're not done yet. The other museum you'll want to visit
is the Enchanted World Doll Museum, 615 N Main, 605-996-9896.
Designed as a medieval castle, this 9,000 square foot museum
is home to more than 4,500 dolls displayed in almost 425 scenes.
You'll see the Lady of Spain, Samurai warriors, Shirley Temple,
and Whistling Jim, plus dolls in the native costumes of 125 countries,
antique and modern dollhouses, toy dishes and glassware, and
doll accessories.
When you finish your tour, you'll probably long for a new
little companion of your own. Don't worry--they have a gift shop
just to fill this need! They also provide a doll identification
service, so if you already have a special baby you'd like to
know more about call for an appointment and fee schedule.
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Art lovers will want to be sure and stop by the Oscar Howe Art Center, 119 West Third Ave, 605-996-4111. Name doesn't ring a bell? A member of the Yanktonai Lakota (Sioux) tribe, Oscar was born in 1915 and graduated from the Santa Fe Indian School, received his B. A. from Dakota Wesleyan University, and his Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Oklahoma. An instructor at the University of South Dakota and designated as an Artist Laureate of South Dakota, his style is very distinct and memorable. He also designed the Corn Palace Murals from 1948 to 1971. Touring the Oscar Howe Art Center will give you a chance to view his works and also those of other artists who live and work in the Heartland. In addition there is a Sales Gallery where you'll be tempted by original art, reproductions, fine crafts, jewelry, books, pottery, toys, and music. History buffs will want to head to the Middle Border Museum of American Indian and Pioneer Life and Case Art Gallery, 1311 South Duff, 605-996-2122. This seven building complex will take you back in time from the 1600s to the 1930s with its exhibits and restored structures. You'll learn about life in the Midwest, a region called "Middle Border" by author Hamlin Garland. You'll be charmed by a complete 1900 railway depot, a 1885 territorial one room school house, and a 1908 country church. As you stroll through this complex you'll also see early children's toys, Victorian clothing displays, a Native American gallery, and the Case Art gallery. Seeing the farm machinery will give you a greater appreciation for our current way of life. If you've ever tried to do any kind of handwork, you'll smile when you see the delicate needlework of Mary Beckwith on display in the upstairs memorabilia room in the restored 1886 Italianate home built by Louis Beckwith, a cofounder of the Corn Palace. But you're not done yet. The other museum you'll want to visit is the Enchanted World Doll Museum, 615 N Main, 605-996-9896. Designed as a medieval castle, this 9,000 square foot museum is home to more than 4,500 dolls displayed in almost 425 scenes. You'll see the Lady of Spain, Samurai warriors, Shirley Temple, and Whistling Jim, plus dolls in the native costumes of 125 countries, antique and modern dollhouses, toy dishes and glassware, and doll accessories. When you finish your tour, you'll probably long for a new little companion of your own. Don't worry--they have a gift shop just to fill this need! They also provide a doll identification service, so if you already have a special baby you'd like to know more about call for an appointment and fee schedule. |