A hands-on activity for the whole family to enjoy! We offer several different options of mining dirt in our Gift Shop. In 1952, two college boys searched the Black Hills looking for the perfect spot to …

Discover the origins of the Cosmos Mystery Area, found by two college students in 1952, and step into a world that has intrigued and delighted visitors for over sixty years.

We decided to check out the Cosmo Mystery Area for my 9 year old son. Of course he loved it and felt completely befuddled at some of the demonstrations. I admit, it is a mystery! He did …

Nov 1, 2025 · The Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique attraction located in South Dakota, near the Black Hills and Rapid City. It offers visitors a one-of-a-kind experience that blends fun and …

The place where you can change heights on level platforms, stand on the wall, and much more. The Cosmos Mystery Area is an experience that you will not forget. A place where science, …

Combine a 40 minute cabin tour with our other activities for hours of family fun and memories. After you tour our Mystery House and dig up some treasures in our geode mine why not …

Cosmos is a one-of-a-kind family experience! Adventure into a unique place where the laws of nature don't seem to apply, search for your own geode that you can crack open and then take …

Jan 1, 2024 · Welcome to the Cosmos Mystery Area, where a sign outside the gift shop entrance promises visitors "the strangest location in the entire Black Hills." In 2020, Newsweek named …

Apr 18, 2025 · Nestled in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area offers a distinctive, fun-filled amusement for the whole family. Visitors can relish a half-hour …

Enjoy a 40min guided tour of our Mystery House followed by a treasure hunt in our Geode Mine or Gem Mining! Don't forget ice cream and the gift shop when you're done!