What is the bag policy at Washington Pavilion of Arts & Science?
Large bags and backpacks are discouraged for exhibit and guest safety; a coat check is available. Outside food and beverages should be left at home in favor of on-site dining.
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Bag policy
Large bags and backpacks are discouraged for exhibit and guest safety; a coat check is available. Outside food and beverages should be left at home in favor of on-site dining.
Entrances
The Pavilion is at 301 S. Main Avenue. Museum areas and the box office generally operate Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday noon–5 p.m., with Monday closures that can vary seasonally. For performances, guests should have tickets ready; The WP Café offers a pre-show lounge beginning about two hours before most shows.
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Large bags and backpacks are discouraged for exhibit and guest safety; a coat check is available. Outside food and beverages should be left at home in favor of on-site dining.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Washington Pavilion Hours / WP Café
Wheelchair seating is available in Mary W. Sommervold Hall, the Wells Fargo CineDome & Sweetman Planetarium, and Belbas Theater, with ramps, elevators, and courtesy wheelchairs on request. Sommervold Hall has a hearing-loop system; assistive listening devices serve Sommervold Hall and Belbas Theater. ASL interpretation can be arranged with about two weeks’ notice, and large-print or Braille programs with about three weeks’ notice via the box office.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Washington Pavilion Accessibility
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104
The Pavilion’s directions pages emphasize parking rather than transit. Downtown Sioux Area Metro service is nearby: The Bus Stop (TBS) terminal is at 120 E. 11th Street, and Green Line stops include 8th/Main SW and 10th/Main SW along Main Avenue.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Sioux Area Metro Green Line / Washington Pavilion Directions
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
The WP Café at the Washington Pavilion serves hot entrées, sandwiches, salads, soups, kids' meals, sweets and coffee. Before most performances it becomes a pre-show lounge, opening two hours ahead with café favorites and specialty cocktails; drinks are also sold at the lobby bars. Parlour offers ice cream, popcorn, candy and cold drinks. Members get 10 percent off.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Washington Pavilion — The WP Café
The venue does not publish a detailed public restroom map on its plan-your-visit pages; guests needing assistance should contact Guest Services or speak with ushers on arrival.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Washington Pavilion Plan Your Visit
The WP Café includes a mini retail area with educational toys, artwork, gifts, and related items; Pavilion members receive a discount on café and retail purchases.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Washington Pavilion WP Café
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