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Contact: Eric Leonard, 605 433-5552 x. 1238
Contact: Joe Brehm, 605 433-5552 ext. 1241
Cactus Flat, SD – As the weather turns colder, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site will transition to off-season operations. In this time of reduced visitor traffic, same-day ticket sales of unreserved tour tickets will be available every morning at the visitor center.
From October through April, same-day ticket sales may be available through the park store. This service offers same-day tour tickets in the off-season period (October to April) only. Same-day tickets will be available if there are unsold reservations; if available tours are fully reserved in advance, there will be no same day tickets available. Off-season, same day tour tickets shall be sold by the park’s bookstore between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for unreserved tour tickets for tours offered that day only. For those visitors planning in advance, reservations made on-line or by phone in advance are always the best way to secure a tour.
Ranger-led tours at Delta-01 will be offered at 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday throughout the winter months. Reservations can be made on-line or by phone at 605-717-7629. The amenity fee for the forty-five minute long tour of the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility is $12 per adult and $8 per youth (ages 6 to 16). Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the Delta-09 mobile tour during their visit by calling 605-301-3006.
Beginning Saturday, November 1, 2019 and lasting until Friday, March 1, 2020, the visitor center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The park will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. The park will also be closed Federal Holidays from November through February.
In the off-season, severe winter weather may affect park operations on occasion. Please follow the park’s website and Facebook page for up-to-date information on weather-related operational changes.
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's headquarters and visitor center is located off of exit 131, Interstate 90. The park consists of three sites along a fifteen mile stretch of Interstate 90 in Western South Dakota. Authorized by Congress in 1999, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site preserves components of the Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile system, interpreting the deterrent value of the land-based portion of America's nuclear defense during the Cold War era and commemorating the people and events associated with this recent period of American history. More information about the park can be found on the park’s website at or by phone at: 605-433-5552. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
Last updated: October 3, 2019