47th Annual wačípi 

Jul 20, 2023 | Powwows

A wačípi — powwow — is a Native American gathering focused on dance, song, and family celebration. Powwows celebrate the connections to tradition and spirituality, to the Earth, and to one another in a social, personal, and spiritual meeting.  A traditional powwow...

Pardon our mess! 

Jul 11, 2023 | Latest News

Construction continues on the expansion of our Recreational Center building. The first phase of construction continues to displace our shared parking lot.  RVs, campers, and trailered vehicles are encouraged to park on the west side of the museum near the river.  We...

South Dakota DOT
Construction Update

Jul 10, 2023 | Latest News

I-90 West and I-90 East near Chamberlain. Project Update: July 6, 2023 Current Closures: Currently, traffic is traveling in the eastbound lanes on I-90. The westbound ramps to/from the Chamberlain rest area and exit 263 (Chamberlain) are CLOSED. Eastbound ramps are...

Join the Junior Ranger Program!

Jun 28, 2023 | Latest News

The National Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program is a free kids program available at the Aktá Lakota Museum.   The museum is one of 30 locations in 13 States along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to host the Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger...

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ AND LALÁ
July Schedule

Jun 27, 2023 | Latest News

Traditionally, Lakota history was passed from generation to generation through the beautiful art of storytelling. Elders shared stories with young ones to preserve the culture and ensure the continuation of a people. Creation myths are one of the most well-known...