Hidden in Plain Sight

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. Read More

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Current Operating Conditions

Learn more about what facilities and services will be available during your visit.

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Operating Hours and Season

***Please Be Aware*** The park will NOT be changing days of operation. The park will remain open Tuesday-Saturday.

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Be a Junior Missileer!

Earn your Junior Missileer patch, just like Bert the Turtle! Download your book directly from our website.

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Watch a Tour of Delta-01!

Can't get tickets to tour Delta-01? In this video, you can go underground with Ranger Jim to tour the Launch Control Center.

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Visit a Nuclear Missile at Delta-09

The Delta-09 missile silo allows a rare opportunity to view a nuclear missile once on constant alert during the Cold War.

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Visit Delta-01

Walk to the gate of the facility that once controlled ten nuclear missiles the ten missile of Delta Flight.

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Reserve Your Tour of Delta-01

Tours of the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility are offered daily. Advanced reservations are required for all guided-tours.

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Virtual Tours

Visit the front line of the Cold War from the comfort of your digital device. Go behind the scenes inside Delta-01 and Delta-09.

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Delta-01 and 09 Audio Tours

The Delta-01 and 09 audio tours tell the story of the historic sites. Can be done at the sites or at your convenience

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How To Find Us

Like the missile field itself, the park is hidden in plain sight immediately adjacent Interstate 90. Find the best directions here.

Last updated: February 16, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

24545 Cottonwood Road
Philip, SD 57567

Phone:

605 433-5552

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