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.
Lewis & Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program wins Freeman Tilden Award
The Aktá Lakota Museum hosts the Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program, which was just recognized with the National Park Service’s Freeman Tilden Award. Designer of the program, Caitlin Campbell of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, was presented with...
Museum Sponsors Mitten Tree
The museum is participating in the community Festival of Trees with a Giving Tree. Our Giving Tree is located at the Brule County Courthouse with mittens and dreamcatchers available for visitors to take and/or share with a friend or loved one. Location: Brule County...
Museum Receives AWARD
The Aktá Lakota Museum has once again been recognized as one of South Dakota’s 2022 Great Places! The museum has been a recipient of this award since 2002 when it was initially titled the Great Star Award. The award granted annually by the SD Department of...
A Star is Among Us!
Wanda Bunker, St. Joseph's Indian School Historical Center and Museum Coordinator has once again been recognized by the South Dakota Department of Tourism for her continued efforts in providing outstanding customer service. For her outstanding effort, Wanda received...
Holiday Open House
Support Small Businesses by joining us on Saturday, November 26 for our annual Holiday Open House! All visitors will receive a free gift. Shoppers will enjoy a 30% storewide discount. Refreshments will be served, and all visitors are encouraged to sign up for door...