News Release

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is Modifying Operations to Implement Latest Health Guidance

Visitor Center at sunset.

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News Release Date: March 20, 2020

Contact: Eric Leonard, 605 433-5552, ext. 1238

Cactus Flat, S.D. – Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of the close of business Friday, March 2020, the visitor center will close until further notice. Ranger-guided tours of the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility have been suspended through April 21, 2020. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, the exterior of Delta-01 and the grounds of Delta-09 will remain open. 

A cell phone guided tour and virtual tours provide a view inside the unique Cold War structures the park preserves. of the structure. The cell phone tour for both Delta-01 and Delta-09 can be accessed in multiple ways: visitors may dial 605-301-3006 to get started on the tour or utilize the mobile web app at http://mimi.oncell.com to view the tour with pictures and text for every stop in addition to the audio recordings. All of the park’s virtual tours, including the underground control center, can be found at https://go.nps.gov/missilevirtualtours

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.  

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.   

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.   

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus. Please check with individual parks for specific details about park operations.