Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá Returns
The Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to welcome back one of our favorite summer traditions—Story Time with Uŋčí & Lalá, beginning Tuesday, June 2. This free public program invites families and visitors to experience the richness of American...
☀️ Summer Hours Begin May 1!
Summer is the perfect time to visit Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center and explore the stories, traditions, and artistry of the Northern Plains. Beginning May 1, the museum will be open seven days a week, giving visitors even more opportunities to experience our...
Bringing Tradition to Life
At the Aktá Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, tradition is not only preserved—it is lived. Recently, staff members Linnea and Casey came together to bring that spirit to life through the painting of a new museum tipi, blending artistic skill with deep cultural...
Join Our Team!
The Aktá Lakota Museum is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team. If you enjoy working with the public and are passionate about sharing culture, history, and art, we encourage you to apply. Current Open Positions: Museum Store Assistant...
National Youth Art Month
Student Art Show and Sale Celebrates National Youth Art Month In honor of National Youth Art Month this March, St. Joseph’s Indian School students are being recognized through a Student Art Show and Sale hosted by the Aktá Lakota Museum. The exhibition celebrates the...
NOW HIRING!
NOW HIRING: Museum Store Assistant Join our Museum team at St. Joseph’s Indian School! This role supports the Museum Store Manager with daily operations, provides excellent customer service, and helps create a welcoming, informative visitor experience. ✅ 40 hours/week...
Poetry on the Road!
Poetry is hitting the road in South Dakota for the third year in a row, thanks to the South Dakota State Poetry Society (SDSPS). With events taking place across the state, Poetry on the Road invites audiences to find inspiration, listen deeply, and lift their own...
Great Face — Great Place Awards
Travel South Dakota has honored 38 businesses with the 2025 South Dakota Great Place designation and recognized 65 individuals with the 2025 South Dakota Great Face award. These tourism-oriented businesses and individuals were acknowledged for their exceptional...
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!