Holiday Open House!
The Museum’s Gift Shop supports local and regional American Indian artists. The store features unique original art from handmade jewelry to colorful pottery, hand-made star quilts, American Indian history books, cards, and artistically designed t-shirts . . . all...
Opening in November
Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art Curated by David A. Meyer II, ALM Assistant Curator Open November 13, 2023 Opening Reception November 16, 2023 | 4 - 6 PM Wóyake: Language in Lakota Art exhibit shares paintings and works that express wóyake the act of storytelling...
Poetry on the Road!
The South Dakota State Poetry Society is taking poetry on the road, and it is stopping at the museum! South Dakota’s State Poet Laureate, Bruce Roseland, along with other SDSPS member poets and special guests, will be visiting the Aktá Lakota Museum on November 16,...
Museum Hours Change
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, our museum hours will change for the winter months. Going forward the museum will be open Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, closed weekends and most National Holidays. Winter is a great time to visit and connect personally with the...
South Dakota DOT
Construction Update
South Dakota DOT Construction Updates I-90 West and I-90 East near Chamberlain Sept. 27, 2023: Motorists are advised to the following information regarding the Rest Area on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain. The rest area is not closed, however, due to the construction...
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47th Annual WAČÍPI
A wačípi — powwow — is a Native American gathering focused on dance, song, and family celebration. Powwows celebrate the connections to tradition and spirituality, to the Earth, and to one another in a social, personal, and spiritual meeting. A traditional powwow...
South Dakota DOT
Construction Update
South Dakota DOT Construction Update I-90 West and I-90 East near Chamberlain August 31, 2023: Motorists are advised to the following information regarding the Rest Area on Interstate 90 near Chamberlain. The rest area is not closed, however, due to the construction...
Brave Girl: A Story on the Wind
Chamberlain, S.D. – Writing talent has again emerged from the Woster family as Scott is set to release his first book. Brave Girl: A Story on the Wind will undoubtedly find a special place in the hearts of locals – especially Lyman County residents – as it recounts...
Mikayla Patton
2023 Joan Mitchell Fellow
New York, NY—August 22, 2023—The Joan Mitchell Foundation announced today the 15 recipients of its 2023 Joan Mitchell Fellowships, which award $60,000 in unrestricted funds to artists from across the United States. This year’s artists reflect a diverse array of...
47th Annual wačípi
A wačípi — powwow — is a Native American gathering focused on dance, song, and family celebration. Powwows celebrate the connections to tradition and spirituality, to the Earth, and to one another in a social, personal, and spiritual meeting. A traditional powwow...