Learn About the Park

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site preserves two facilities that were once part of a Minuteman Missile field that covered the far western portion of South Dakota from 1963 through the early 1990's. There were 15 Launch Control Facilities that commanded and controlled 150 Launch Facilities (Missile Silos) holding Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Two of these facilities survive in their historic state, Launch Control Facility Delta-01 with its corresponding underground Launch Control Center and Launch Facility (Missile Silo) Delta-09. These two sites, along with a Visitor Center, comprise Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.

 

Park Bookstore

Our educational partner, Eastern National manages our bookstore on behalf of the National Park Service

What Can Kids Do Here?

Kids & Youth

Learn how to become a junior ranger, look for youth activities, and explore scouting programs available at the park.

Read the book!

Publications

Resources for learning more about the park and the resources it preserves.

Teaching Nuclear Deterrence

Field Trips and Educational Programs

Bring Minuteman Missile to the classroom or the classroom to the park.

Explore the world the Cold War Made

History & Culture

Learn more about the history and culture of the Cold War and the missile fields

Explore the world the Cold War Made

History & Culture

Learn more about the history and culture of the Cold War and the missile fields

Photos & Multimedia

Experience the park from afar! Check out our photo galleries, virtual tours, and view current and historic photographs of the site.

Nature

The natural environment of South Dakota formed the backdrop for a field of 150 nuclear missiles. The landscape and environment affected the

Preserving The End Of History

Park Management

Meet your park! Learn how your tax dollars are spent, long-range park planning and improvements, get links to policies and regulations.