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Review:
Originally opened in 1991, the Akta Lakota Museum and cultural center is located within the old St. Joseph’s Indian School, in the town of Chamberlain. “Akta Lakota,” means “to honor the people”. The museum’s mission is to share the stories and life of the Lakota culture, and to pay tribute to the history of the Sioux nation. Exhibits are grand in scale, rich in content, and showcase an exceptional collection of meaningful artifacts.
Teacher resources and materials are available to educators who wish to organize a field trip to the center. Various styles of contemporary art created by Sioux artists are on display within the museum and may be purchased. A gift shop is on-site. Guests enjoy free admission.
Akta Lakota Museum, 1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain, SD, Phone: 800-798-3452, FB
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