There's not another building on earth quite like the Mitchell Corn Palace.
Established in 1892 and originally called "The Corn Belt Exposition" the third and present building was completed 1921. The unique thing about the Corn Palace is that the entire exterior of the building is made of grains grown and harvested by South Dakota growers. They come in an amazing variety of designs and colors. The exterior of the Palace is completely stripped down every year and new murals are created, so you could make an annual visit and it will never look the same.
The outside walls are noted for their murals, designed by local artists. New materials are applied to the building each year, depicting life in South Dakota. Thousands of bushels of corn, grasses, wild oats, brome grass, blue grass, rye, straw and wheat are used after every growing season.
The Corn Palace serves as a multi-use center for Mitchell and the surrounding area. Throughout the year it is used for exhibitions, stage shows, sports events, etc. The Palace was conceived as a unique way of promoting the agricultural abundance that comes from South Dakota's fertile soil. It draws more than a half million visitors annually. This South Dakota Icon stands proudly as a tribute to the agricultural heritage of the state.
Admission is free to look around the Corn Palace, where you will see a very interesting display of exhibits. South Dakota items are for sale in the gift shop.
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