National Music Museum Named Finalist for USA TODAY 10Best Best Music Museum Award
- National Music Museum
- Jan 15
- 1 min read
Public voting open January 12 – February 9
Vermillion, SD — The National Music Museum at the University of South Dakota has been named a finalist for USA TODAY 10Best’s “Best Music Museum,” placing Vermillion on the national stage alongside the country’s most respected cultural institutions.
The nomination was made by a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10Best editors, who select museums from across the nation based on excellence, visitor experience, and cultural impact. Final rankings will be determined by public voting.
Located on USD’s campus in Vermillion, the National Music Museum is home to more than 15,000 musical instruments spanning five centuries and every corner of the globe. The collection includes some of the rarest and most important instruments in the world, from the oldest known cello to guitars owned by Elvis Presley and saxophones made by Adolphe Sax himself.
About USA TODAY 10Best
USA TODAY 10Best has been guiding readers to the best travel, food, and cultural experiences since 1999. A panel of experts nominates candidates in each category, with final selections curated by USA TODAY 10Best editors. The public then votes to determine the top 10 winners nationwide.
Vote online at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/national-music-museum-vermillion-south-dakota/ now through Monday, February 9. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 18. You can vote once per day!
The NMM is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about Discovery Saturdays and other events at the National Music Museum, please visit www.nmmusd.org.
