Museum
The Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum in St. Francis, South Dakota, demonstrates the Mission's enduring respect for the traditions, culture and history of the Lakota of the Rosebud Reservation. The museum contains many unique artifacts, images and documents that can be viewed by the public, groups and scholars during regular hours or by special arrangement. Pictures of the exhibits are permitted. However, in order to protect the exhibits "flash" or other artificial lighting is not permitted.
Articles for purchase in the Museum gift shop are made locally by Lakota people. The local vendors, in discussion with the museum director, receive a fair price for their work. Profits from the museum gift shop support the work of preserving and displaying Lakota artifacts.
Articles for purchase in the Museum gift shop are made locally by Lakota people. The local vendors, in discussion with the museum director, receive a fair price for their work. Profits from the museum gift shop support the work of preserving and displaying Lakota artifacts.
Main Museum Entrance
The Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum is open to visitors between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM till 5:00 PM. Visitors may browse the exhibit and purchase Lakota articles and art.
See Museum Resources online.
Groups: Please make a reservation so we can be ready to make the visit informative and comforatable.
From Labor Day through Memorial Day the museum is open by appointment only. Please contact the director for an appointment.
See Museum Resources online.
Groups: Please make a reservation so we can be ready to make the visit informative and comforatable.
From Labor Day through Memorial Day the museum is open by appointment only. Please contact the director for an appointment.
Marie Kills in Sight, Director
Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum
350 Oak Street
P.O. Box 499
Saint Francis, SD 57572-0499
Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum
350 Oak Street
P.O. Box 499
Saint Francis, SD 57572-0499
(605) 747-2745
Fax: (605) 747-5057
Driving Directions To The Museum
St. Francis is accessible from several highways. To the north of the Reservation is Interstate 90. Crossing the reservation are State Highways 44 and 18. To the south of the reservation in Nebraska is Highway 20. Use the interactive map to find your way.
