Minuteman Missile National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

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Ace In The Hole

Here you will find remnants of the Cold War, including an underground launch control center and a missile silo. Minuteman missiles held the power to destroy civilization. Yet the same destructive force acted as a deterrent which kept the peace for three decades. At Minuteman Missile it is possible to revisit the Cold War and learn how nuclear war came to haunt the world.

Ranger guided tour of Launch Control Center Delta-01

New Park Film!

Minuteman Missile is proud to announce it's new park film, Partners For Peace. This ten minute film takes the viewer back to the Cold War era and explains the Minuteman Missile systems role in changing the face of national defense. It also explains the impact these weapons had on the lives landscape of western South Dakotans. Click here to watch...

Take A Top Secret Tour This September!

Minuteman Missile will continue offering two tours per day during September. Tours are conducted Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information click here...

Minuteman Missile New Junior Ranger Programs

Minuteman Missile is proud to announce the newest versions of the site's Junior Ranger Programs! Successful Junior Rangers will earn an official certificate and patch. Find out more by clicking here...

A Minuteman Missile Park Ranger listens to a cell phone guided tour at Launch Facility (missile silo) Delta-09

Self-guided Cell Phone Tour At Missile Silo!

Minuteman Missile is please to announce self-guided cell phone tours of Launch Facility (missile silo) Delta-09 are available Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click here for more details...

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21280 SD Hwy 240
Philip, SD 57567

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Headquarters
(605) 433-5552

Fax

(605) 433-5558

Climate

The Great Plains of Western South Dakota are a land of extremes. Expect hot, dry summers with little rain. Winters can range from comparatively mild with sunny days to frigid temperatures and high winds. Fall and spring bring moderate temperatures.