Tatanka Story of the Bison

Dive into the devastating, yet incredible, history of the story of the bison at this one of a kind museum in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Many who have recently visited the Great Plains will have stories of watching and tracking the bison, also called buffalo, and known to American Indians as tatanka. It is estimated that 150,000 bison roam the lands of the northern states today, the largest herd of 4,500 found in Yellowstone National Park. Bison have faced an interesting history, however, from being the life source to migrating American Indian tribes to being so frequently and irresponsibly hunted that it is a miracle the creature did not go extinct. Visit Tatanka, the Story of the Bison, where you can learn the history of the buffalo.

• Location: One mile north of Deadwood on US 85.
• Hours: 9am to 5pm, May 15th to September 30th.
• Phone: 605-584-5678