Madison Attractions
Madison (pop. 6,500) was once a Dakota Sioux camp that survived hardship and is now a popular spot for walleye fishing. The town is bordered by Lakes Brandt, Herman and Madison.
Prairie Village
The Prairie Village in Madison is located on a 120-acre site with turn of the century buildings from around the state, including a church, a one-room country school, store, depot, country bank, and farm and ranch homes, jail, claim shanty and log house.
All values are in United States Dollars
Prairie Village
Box 256
Madison, SD 57042
United States
Box 256
Madison, SD 57042
United States
Phone 1 (605) 256-3644
Fax 1 (605) 256-5004
Hours
May 11 to September 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Camping fee | $ 10.00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 55 | $ 4.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Smith-Zimmerman Heritage Museum
The Smith-Zimmerman Heritage Museum is located on the Dakota State University campusin Madison. Exhibits date from the first eastern settlers from 1850 to 1950. Period rooms present artifacts that represent the ethnic background of early settlers.
