The glass enclosure allows visitors to view a Minuteman II missile in the silo.
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
National Historic Site · SD
During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles were placed in the Great Plains. Hidden in plain sight, for thirty years 1,000 missiles were kept on constant alert; hundreds remain today. The Minuteman Missile remains an iconic weapon in the American nuclear arsenal. It holds the power to destroy civilization, but is meant as a nuclear deterrent to maintain peace and prevent war.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVisitor Center Closed Sundays and Mondays
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesWarning about GPS Systems!
Hours Exceptions
NoteLabor Day; Winter Hours; Columbus Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day; New Year's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available6 activities
Park Name
InfoMinuteman Missile National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoSD
Phone
Info6054335552
mimi_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoVisitors are invited to go inside the fenced compound and look down into the silo at a Minuteman missile in its historic state, protected by a glass viewing enclosure. A narrated ranger guided tour of Delta-09 is available year-round using your cell phone. Inclement weather may close this site on occasion.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Minuteman Missile NHS Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoEngineering, Military, US Air Force (Army Air Corps) + 5 more
Weather Info
InfoRapid weather changes are common in the western South Dakota area where Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is located. Variations from season to season and from year to year are great. Character
Getting There
InfoMinuteman Missile National Historic Site is located at three sites along a fifteen mile stretch of Interstate 90 in western South Dakota. The Visitor Center is located immediately north of I-90, exit
Location
Info43.8956° N, -102.0272° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website