It is set up as a journey through the history of the Black Hills, starting with the Native American creation stories, moving into the 2.5 billion years of history in the rock record with the geology exhibit, paleontology, archaeology, Native American inhabitants, and concluding with the pioneers that traveled west.

[1][2] The Geology Gallery contains a wall that shows a 2.5 billion year rock record of the Black Hills area.

The Museum of Geology at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology provides artifacts and information for patrons to better understand the timeline.

It features famous local legends such as Jim Bridger, General Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and Red Cloud.

It also covers the interaction between Native Americans and early settlers during the period from the first encounters to the modern day reconciliation with story walls that patrons of the museum can wind their way through.

Additionally, they also have many special events that they book through the year, like a sculpting class for children or a presentation on how to make gingerbread houses.

Weekly educational programs include Toddler Tuesdays, Discovery Expedition, and Journey Into Space.