• Creation.Story

    Keith BraveHeart and the Aktá Lakota Museum are proud to present Creation.Story – an exhibition of contemporary art about the Lakota creation story. In 2018, the museum purchased BraveHeart’s MFA […]

  • The Quilt — Owíŋza Exhibit

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    The Quilt - Owíŋža exhibit features quilts from 1893 to contemporary that are in the Aktá Lakota Museum’s private collection. These quilts are a testament to the powerful tradition, aesthetic, […]

  • Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    Open November 13, 2023 - April 30, 2024 Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling through words. Wóyake a Lakota […]

  • Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    On Exhibit Now! Curated by David A. Meyer II Aktá Lakota Museum Assistant Curator The "Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art" exhibit features a stunning collection of paintings and artworks that […]

  • Wóuŋspe – Education
    Creative Collaborations

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    Wóuŋspe – Education | Creative Collaborations honors the deep connection between Native American students and their mentors, seen through an artistic perspective. This exhibition highlights the creative works of students […]

  • St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibit

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    In honor of National Youth Art Month in March, St. Joseph’s Indian School students are being recognized through a Student Art Show and Sale hosted by the Aktá Lakota Museum. […]

  • Voices of the Plains

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    This exhibit features artwork from the Aktá Lakota Museum’s permanent collection, highlighting the creativity and resilience of artists connected to the Plains. Through a diverse range of styles, media, and […]

  • “Americans”

    Aktá Lakota Museum St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    The South Dakota Humanities Council is bringing Americans, a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition to the Aktá Lakota Museum for an exclusive tour in 2026! Based on a major exhibition at the […]