wounded knee: the museum

MauraTravels2012

We saw on the website via Tripadvisor that they were open. Signs all over say that they are closed for the season. No where could we find when they open. Just thought that I would post this, so that others don't make the same mistake. It is a nice building, so I'm sure that there is great information on the inside. BUT, if you are going to stop, call ahead and see if they are really open for the season, or when the season starts. The building is right next to the Wall Drug block in downtown Wall, SD. Would be a great one stop spot to see in season.

Ykmb6778

Being history buffs, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there learning about the treatment of the native Americans by the U.S. government. Because my husband is a slow reader we spent 1 1/2 to 2 hours there. Definitely a.place to see if you have an interest in American history.

BillingsMontana

Their website said they were open... We traveled out of our way to go there and they had closed for the season! Very disappointed!

N2191MQsteves

Quick and very informative. Nice 10 minute movie that told the entire story of wounded Knee. Other Native American issues are discussed.

Kazar37

I made a long trip just to see the museum, and learned upon arrival that they decided to close 1.5 hours before announced time. No explanation, no notice on the website.

landusd

this museum is a must see for anyone wanting to learn the real history of the west. What the U.S. Govt and it's army did to the Indian people is shameful. It's very sobering to see the treatment these people endured.

0068traveler

As difficult as it was to absorb all of the information in this museum, it is a must see for anyone who wants to find real history. Becoming informed gives us a better understanding of the struggles of those who endured such tragedy.

DPD123

I strongly disagree with the negative reviews. This is a growing and developing museum. It was a privilege to make a small contribution to their efforts. To my limited knowledge this is only remembrance of its type of the Massacre. The actual site is in Wounded Knee, SD and is, I understand, in very sad and appalling condition. So bravo for this attempt to remind and educate. Read the trip advisor reviews and see how whites show regret and sorrow for their horrendous actions against Native people's.

orracle

This was a heartbreaking and horrifying chapter in American history and one that people should see and take to heart.The admission is inexpensive and you should take some time to review everything. Honestly,I found much of it so sad and mystifying that I couldn't take it all in.A far better use of time than visiting Wall Drug down the street.Everyone who thinks that Indiana mascots are fun should spend some time here.

epica101

It's worth the $6 per ticket to learn more about the massacre at Wounded Knee. If you're not up to driving south all the way into the Pine Ridge reservation to see the actual site, the museum in town is the way to go (we actually did both). It's terribly sad but informative, with a short video and several meaningful displays to check out.

Just_Another_Joan

This is a beautiful telling of a very sad black mark in America’s history. While, this is a small museum, it is a well researched and well documented history of the Wounded Knee massacre of Lakota men, women, and children, including infants too small to fight. It doesn't take more than a couple of hours to glaze over most of the information posted on the walls and displays, but there is a pretty thorough accounting of what happened at Wounded Knee. Maybe a more thorough education on the subject is out there, but this museum gives us enough information to satisfy, and if someone wants to do further research, all the better. This is something everyone should see and ponder. As genocide is occurring in many parts of the world today, this type of hatred does exist and as history (even recent history) bears out, it can result in mass murders even here in what most consider to be a civilized country. Well worth the small entry fee.

Frenchwine2

If you want to educate yourself about wounded knee, save yourself the six dollars that this place charges and go do some research. Lots of information on the internet. We went to this so-called museum anticipating the hype we heard elsewhere. There wasn't anything particularly fascinating about the Native-American display or information displayed in one small room. The information provided is heavily covered in some good books (or even if you research and take the time at a relatively good library). This is just another sad notion to inform the common folk with very little about some American heritage that has been swept beneath the rug. I do hope that the national museum of the American-Indian in Washington D.C. isn't this disappointing.

SandraG126

With our travels around Wyoming, Montana and South Dakota we stopped at several historical areas. We had listen to a book on CD, "The Life of Crazy Horse" and since we stayed in Wall after viewing the Badlands we felt we should go in this museum. We were glad we did. There is a short film and then storyboards to read.I recommend it if you are interested in America's history.

nikatomaha

We thought that the museum was very informative. I would definitely recommend making the stop. You can do the entire thing in an hour or so.

698nital

I had no idea of the history here, very interesting (sad, but interesting). This is worth a stop, beats the tourist trap of Wall Drug!