Past DPM Exhibits
(includes 2nd Floor Landing) |
Roncalli Art Students “Expand Their Vision”
Laurel Mehrer, art instructor, said, “The students have been working hard to complete and ready their best pieces for the display... more 
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All I want for Christmas - Toy Exhibits
Did you know that children in 1903 could ask for the new drawing sensation "Crayola Crayons" for the first time at Christmas... more
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Signe’ Bruers, Norwegian Rosemaler
Norwegian Rosemaling is a traditional style of painting originating in northern Europe with closely related styles practiced in Sweden, Finland, Germany and Poland... more
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Pheasant Canteen
The new “Pheasant Canteen” exhibit was a re-creation of the original canteen which was opened on August 19, 1943... more
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125 Years of Prairie Dolls
The Magic Slippers Doll Club, consisting of members from the greater Aberdeen area, are guest contributors to the new exhibit... more
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125th Birthday of Aberdeen
Celebrating the Quasquicentennial, the exhibit focuses on some people who were instrumental in early Aberdeen days, the history of theaters and entertainment and a replica of the Aberdeen Grain Palace, a building involved at the center of Aberdeen life... more
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Wizard of Oz Tribute
This exhibit comprised of Oz memorabilia from the many years since the release of the original book by L. Frank Baum in 1900... more
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"Stained Glass" by Mary Hunt
Mary Hunt's exhibit at the Museum will highlight her dynamic kiln formed vessels and stained, fused, and etched glass panels and stained glass windows. ... more
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School Days
With today’s hectic schedules centered on getting back to school, the Dacotah Prairie Museum offers a look back into the school experience of times past in a new exhibit ... more
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Aberdeen Area China Artists Exhibit
The Dacotah Prairie museum proudly announces the summer exhibit of the Aberdeen Area China Artists ... more
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Fisherman's Paradise
The artifacts that comprise this display are taken from the collection of Mike McCafferty, a former professional fishing guide... more
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Hand Blown Glass and Marbles
Marcus Murray, 21, of Leola, SD, shared his artistry and knowledge of hand blown glass in this exhibit... more
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“To My Love...” Victorian Valentines
Perhaps no momento captures the essence of an entire era like the valentine does for the Victorians... more
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"Snow Queen: A New Horizon"
The Dacotah Prairie Museum is proud to once again sponsor an exhibition dedicated to the South Dakota Snow Queen Festival...more
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“Brown County Wonder - The Courthouse Turns 100!”
The Dacotah Prairie Museum celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Brown County Courthouse...more
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Faith in Brown County: Bells Are Ringing
The exhibit touched on two separate but related themes. The first explored the part religious faith played in the settling of the County and the second featured a wedding scene, highlighting the museum’s extensive wedding dress collection... more
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Lakota Life - Native American Exhibit
Pictures from the opening of the Native American Exhibit... more
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Hutterites - Communal Life on the Prairies
What do we really know about our Hutterite neighbors? These quiet people represent the largest, oldest and most successful communal society in the Western World... more
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Frontier Towns On The Prairie: the Settling of Brown County
The exhibit consists of three adjoining rooms, all of which are united with a prairie sky and wild grass mural and each room boasts its own “Frontier Town” storefront... more |
