• 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, […]

  • MUSEUM MONDAY — JACE DECORY
    LAKOTA THOUGHTS ON EQUITY & ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

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

    Jace DeCory presents the topic of Lakota thought and philosophy regarding the outlook on cultural values and the environment, including climate change, sacred Lakota sites, and environmental justice.  DeCory’s presentation […]

  • St. Joseph’s Indian School Powwow

    Our Annual Powwow will once again be in-person this September! The public is invited to St. Joseph's Indian School to take part in a weekend dedicated to honoring the Lakota […]

  • Holiday Open House!

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

    30% off storewide! Door Prizes • Free Gifts • Refreshments Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM    

  • Festival of Trees

    Brule County Courthouse 300 S Courtland St, Chamberlain, SD, United States

    The museum is participating in the community Festival of Tress with a Giving Tree.  Our tree is located at the Brule County Courthouse with mittens and dreamcatchers available for visitors […]

  • Merry Christmas — Christ Tuŋpí! 

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

    The museum will be closed December 23-26, 2022, in observance of the Christmas holiday.    

  • Happy New Year!

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

    Ómaka Téca Oíyokipi — Happy New Year! The museum will be closed on January 2, 2023, in observance of the New Year!

  • STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
    Greet the Dawn

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

    Story Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CST. The program is geared toward elementary-age children but children young and old will enjoy stories read by elders of the […]

  • STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
    Mní Kin Ówaŋča

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

    Story Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CST.  The program is geared toward elementary-age children but children young and old will enjoy stories read by elders of the […]

  • STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
    Matȟóla Ločhíŋ-he

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

    Story Time is offered every Tuesday at 10:30 AM CST. The program is geared toward elementary-age children but children young and old will enjoy stories read by elders of the […]

  • 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 […]