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, […]

Navigating Narratives Exhibit
Opening Reception

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

Navigating Narratives The Corps of Discovery in Teton Territory Opening Reception • June 24, 2023 • 2 — 5 pm The Aktá Lakota Museum cordially invites you to celebrate the […]

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

The St. Joseph’s Student Art Exhibition showcases the creativity of students in grades 1-8 at St. Joseph’s Indian School. This special event takes place at the Aktá Lakota Museum during […]

Itówapi on Paper

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

Historically, paper has served as a canvas for preserving culture, documenting history, and spiritual beliefs.  Contemporary artists continue to explore this medium, using it to challenge stereotypes and convey messages […]

Voices of Resilience Exhibition

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

Voices of Resilience: Contemporary Native American Women Artists invites viewers to engage with the strength and creativity of Native American women.  The exhibition fosters a deeper understanding of their roles […]

“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 […]