Located in the heart of Lakota country, on the banks of the Missouri River, is one of the most culturally rich places to visit in the Midwest.
The Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center (Akta Lakota means to honor the people) is an educational outreach, which strives to preserve and promote Lakota (Sioux) culture, of St. Joseph's Indian School. The museum strives to preserve and promote!
Our museum is a tribute to the Sioux nation and offers visitors a rare and fascinating glimpse into the Lakota culture. Since the museum's opening in 1991, thousands of people worldwide have been captivated by the unparalleled style, scale and richness of the facility and its displays of Lakota life — both past and present.
Visitors are taken on a visual journey through the proud heritage of the Sioux and into the excitement of contemporary Sioux art.
The Akta Lakota Museum is the only Native American cultural center of its kind. The facility is more than a traditional museum; it is an experience that provides visitors with a living lesson on the Native American way of life.
