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Campus and Museum Tours

Want To See More?

Are you visiting South Dakota? Would you like a tour of St. Joseph’s campus or the Aktá Lakota Museum & Cultural Center?

To schedule an appointment for a guided tour or request transportation for a tour, email aktalakota@stjo.org or call 1-800-798-3452. All tour options are FREE and available to everyone.

This Virtual Campus Tour, narrated by Joseph Marshall III, takes you on a journey throughout campus into the buildings and grounds where brighter futures are made. From the school, playground and dining hall, to the residential homes, health center and chapel. Enjoy as you visit St. Joseph’s Indian School from the comfort of your home until we can one day meet you in-person.

Campus Tours

Campus tours are available in a variety of ways:

  • Guided walking tours: Approximately a one mile walk, transportation is available. Please email or call ahead to reserve.
  • Private tours: Year round, by appointment only.

Museum Tours

Museum tours are available by appointment for large or small groups.

Summer hours:

  • May through October (open national holidays)
  • 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday
The brick and glass exterior of the Aktá Lakota Museum and Cultural Center, flags flying at the entrance.

Winter hours:

  • November through April (closed weekends and national holidays)
  • 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
  • Weekend and after hours tours are available by appointment.