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 🦃
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 support!
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
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!
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...
Call for Artists
The Acquisition Committee of the Aktá Lakota Museum will meet on October 8, 2025 to review new artwork for potential inclusion in our permanent collection. We invite Native American artists from Northern Plains Nations to submit their work for consideration....
Now on Exhibit: Voices of the Plains
Explore the richness of Native expression in Voices of the Plains, a new exhibition at the Aktá Lakota Museum. Featuring artwork from our permanent collection, this powerful showcase brings together diverse artists connected to the Plains, highlighting Indigenous...
Junior Ranger Program
The National Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program is a free educational program for kids, now available at the Aktá Lakota Museum. We are proud to be one of only 30 locations across 13 states along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to host this...
Summer Hours Begin May 1!
Starting May 1, 2025, the museum will transition to its extended summer schedule, welcoming visitors seven days a week: 🕗 Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM🕘 Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Summer is the perfect time to explore the rich culture and traditions of the Lakota,...
Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá Returns – June 3!
Join us this summer as Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá returns—beginning Tuesday, June 3! This free public program brings American Indian history and culture to life through engaging Native American stories, read aloud by respected elders from local communities. While...