The Aktá Lakota Welcomes Summer Intern
The Aktá Lakota Museum welcomes Elijah Walls, as our summer intern. Elijah hails from the Ardmore Oklahoma area. He is a recent graduate of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity. Walls has had the opportunity to learn and...
South Dakota DOT
Construction Update
South Dakota DOT Construction • I-90 West and I-90 East near Chamberlain. Project Update: May 31, 2023 Current Closures: Traffic is traveling in the eastbound lanes on I-90. The westbound ramps to/from the Chamberlain Rest Area and exit 263 at Chamberlain are...
Wandering Wanda is Back
for Another Season!
Wandering Wanda is a fun interactive program that airs every Wednesday at 10:00 AM June through August on our YouTube Channel. In addition to fun-filled, informative tours of our campus, we also encourage followers with an opportunity to download and take Wandering...
INTERSTATE 90 AT CHAMBERLAIN
South Dakota DOT Construction • I-90 West and I-90 East near Chamberlain. The project consists of drainage improvements, shoulder surfacing, bridge rehabilitation, and lighting on I-90 at Chamberlain. Exit 263 Westbound will be closed through June 28th. Exit 263...
Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá Returns!
Story Time with Uŋčí and Lalá returns in June. The free public program brings American Indian history to life through Native American literature. The program is primarily for children, but all are welcome. Readings are held every week in June and July on Tuesdays in...
Gift Shop Remodel Progressing
Pardon our dust! In January 2023, we began work on the renovation of our main Gift Shop area, making it more accessible and welcoming to all. Although we are a bit behind on our completion date, construction is moving forward and we hope to have it completed in early...
Construction Update
Pardon our mess! In April 2023, we began work on an expansion and renovation project of our Recreational Center. The first phase of construction displaces our shared parking lot. RVs, campers, and trailered vehicles are encouraged to park on the west side of the...
Museum Welcomes — Linnea Wright
The Aktá Lakota Museum is excited to share that Linnea Wright joined our team on March 15 as our new Museum Store Manager. A native of the Chamberlain area Linnea holds a degree from the University of Minnesota in Art, Psychology, and Social Work. She worked for South...
Creation.Story Exhibit
Artist Reception & Curators Talk
Creation.Story Exhibit Artist Reception & Curators Talk Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (MT) The Heritage Center (RCIS / Pine Ridge, SD) The words and images we use to communicate differ between cultures and change from generation to generation....
Holiday Closings
The museum will be closed on the following dates for the holidays.