DAKOTA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

SD beauty on display at Dakota Discovery Museum

Heart of the Prairie, an exhibit featuring the collaborative work of two South Dakota artists, is currently available for viewing at the Dakota Discovery Museum.

By News release , May 31, 2012

Dakota Discovery Museum changes its hours of operation

In May and September, the museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sundays and Wednesdays.

By News release , May 03, 2012

Dakota Discovery Museum hosts ‘whodunit’ theater

Dinner guests become part of the act in Valentine’s Day murder/mystery fundraiser.

By Jennifer Jungwirth , February 08, 2012

Poetry event set for Saturday at Mitchell museum

The fall regional Poetry for All People reading event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell.

September 12, 2011

CROPWalk scheduled for Saturday at DWU

The annual CROPWalk will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, beginning at Farwell Church on the grounds of Dakota Discovery Museum, Mitchell.

September 12, 2011

Author to discuss Dakota Territory’s Historic Forts

Mitchell's Dakota Discovery Museum will host Omaha writer on Thursday, May 19.

May 13, 2011

Local museum reschedules quilts program

Due to the recent snowfall, the Dakota Discovery Museum has rescheduled the Middle Border Lecture Series program, If Quilts Could Talk, for Thursday, January 13 at 7:00 PM.

By News release , January 10, 2011

Officials optimistic at local attractions

Being the executive director of the Dakota Discovery Museum is not all glamour.
When an alarm sounds indicating the sump pump has failed, endangering the carefully maintained atmosphere at the museum, it always seems to happen in the middle of the night, according to Lori Holmberg, the museum’s executive director. “I come down and beat it into submission,” Holmberg said with a chuckle. “I get it to start again.” She also shifts displays and hauls art pieces from storage to the museum. Holmberg said the job entails selecting exhibits, raising money and doing whatever else needs to be done.

By Tom Lawrence , October 25, 2010

Museum to host renowned author and speaker

Mitchell, SD –The Dakota Discovery Museum is pleased to announce the September program of the Middle Border Lecture Series. Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux tribe, author and educator will present readings from her three novellas in Aurelia. The writings tell of the invasion of Indian lands, the destruction of the Missouri River, and the grief and joy of an American Indian family.

By Press Release , September 09, 2010

Opinion: Letters to the Editor

Disappointed with council’s decision To the Editor: I was at last night’s (Aug. 17) budget hearing at City Hall, representing the Dakota Discovery Museum, of which I am president of the board of directors. To say I am disappointed at the council’s decision to not fund Cornerstones, the Dakota Discovery Museum and the Prehistoric Indian Village is understating my concerns.

August 21, 2010

Tribal dancer to perform in Mitchell

He is covered in handmade regalia composed of bones, skins and other all-natural items, and he welcomes questions.
His name is Michael Ziegler, aka Zuya-Ile, or Flaming Warrior, and he has spent most of his life dancing as a way to keep his Lakota heritage alive while sharing it with those who may know little about his people.
“A lot of people don’t know the culture,” said Ziegler, a member of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. “All they know is what they learned in high school and history books.”

By Austin Kaus , July 29, 2010

Museum program puts youthful slant on exhibits

While viewing Harvey Dunn’s iconic “Dakota Woman” painting, with its forlorn-looking woman gazing out at the prairie, 10-year-old Kaylee Hart wondered what was on the woman’s mind.
“It looks kind of like she’s lonely, and sort of tired,” Hart said. “Maybe she’s waiting for someone to get done in the field.”
Eight-year-old Bridget Thill had her own theory.
“She looks likes she wants to go somewhere else,” Thill said. “Maybe she’s watching her husband out in the field.”

May 12, 2010

Local teen to exhibit work

Joshua Haiar admits to daydreaming during class. In fact, it’s during class that he feels most inspired to create his art. “It’s just tempting,” said the Mitchell High School senior. “The teacher passes out papers, and the back sides of the paper are blank.” Visitors to the Dakota Discovery Museum will soon get to see some of his handiwork. His talents will be showcased in an art show titled “Observations” that opens Saturday and runs through June 6. Museum Director Lori Holmberg said she has always been impressed with Haiar’s work and has noticed his entries in several youth art shows in the past few years. “I think people probably don’t really realize the viewpoints that some of our younger people have,” Holmberg said. “They do watch the news, and they do know what’s going on in this world.”

April 29, 2010

Dakota Discovery Museum celebrates National Youth Art Month with 2010 Youth Art Show

Mitchell, SD – March is National Youth Art Month and to recognize students in our region the Dakota Discovery Museum is hosting the 2010 Youth Art Show. This annual exhibit offers South Dakota students the opportunity to show their work in a gallery setting and have it evaluated by professional artists.

By News release , February 10, 2010

Museum announces February Dakota Discovery Detectives class

The Dakota Discovery Museum will be hosting a new mystery for the children’s Dakota Discovery Detectives program on Saturday, Feb. 13.

By News release , February 05, 2010