The Quilt — Owíŋza Exhibit

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

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, […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

STORY TIME WITH UŊČÍ & LALÁ
TATANKA and the LAKOTA PEOPLE

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

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 […]