Although easily recognizable, their culture is not well known to outsiders. Now, for the first time, visitors will be able to take an inside look at the Hutterite people and their unique lifestyle. J.L.W. Zietlow Telephone Pioneer Museum Located within the Dacotah Prairie Museum, contains the largest collection of independent telephone company exhibits in the U.S., dating back to 1886. The automatic telephone dialing system was developed by Aberdonian J.L.W. Zietlow, who built and operated the first telephone line in the area. Art Galleries Aberdeen has an abundance of art galleries.
Displays change frequently, continually offering new and interesting exhibits.
Local and area artist displays range from oils to watercolors, computer art to handmade paper, sculpture to charcoal drawings, and needlework to hand-made quilts. The Granary A rural cultural center for the Dakotas located on 2.3 acres of land in the heart of the fertile James River Valley. In this unique and hospitable place, artists display their work to celebrate the culture of the Northern Plains. The Center depicts a historic wooden granary with its interior converted to an exhibition facility and art gallery. Includes outdoor stage and spacious gazebo.