Great Face — Great Place Awards

Great Face — Great Place Awards

Travel South Dakota has honored 38 businesses with the 2025 South Dakota Great Place designation and recognized 65 individuals with the 2025 South Dakota Great Face award. These tourism-oriented businesses and individuals were acknowledged for their exceptional...
Shop Small Business Saturday

Shop Small Business Saturday

The museum proudly supports local and regional American Indian artists. Our shop features a curated selection of original artworks and handcrafted items, including sterling silver and beadwork jewelry, pottery, handmade star quilts, books on American Indian history...
🦃 Thanksgiving Closing 🦃

🦃 Thanksgiving Closing 🦃

The museum is closed Thursday & Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. Holiday Hours: 📌 Closed November 27 & 28, 2025 📌 Open November 29 – Holiday Open House! Wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving — Pilámaya – thank you for your...
November is Native American Heritage Month!

November is Native American Heritage Month!

Celebrate with us by exploring our latest newsletter — filled with stories, updates, and ways to connect.  https://bit.ly/4oEncDg 🪶 Highlights include: • Honoring Heritage and Service • Our new exhibit – Voices of the Plains • Welcoming Casey Walsh to our museum team...
Notice of Winter Hours

Notice of Winter Hours

Beginning November 1, 2025, the Aktá Lakota Museum will transition to its winter schedule: 🕗 Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM🕘 Closed: Weekends and National Holidays Discover the rich culture and traditions of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota people through our...
Welcome, Casey Walsh!

Welcome, Casey Walsh!

The Aktá Lakota Museum is pleased to welcome Casey Walsh as our new Curator of Collections. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, and a former U.S. Marine, Casey holds a B.A. in History from American University and an M.A. in Museum Studies. Casey shares: “I have immense...