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. It explains the Minuteman Missile's role in changing the face of national defense and the landscape of western South Dakota. Click here to watch...

Top Secret Tours Offered Year Round In 2009!

Minuteman Missile will be offering one tour per day throughout the fall, winter and spring season (October 1st - April 30th). Summer tours will be offered twice a day. Reservations for the summer tour season will be taken starting on Monday, April 6th! 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...

Minuteman Missile ranger with rural South Dakota school students

2008-09 Education Programs

Minuteman Missile is pleased to offer their in-school ranger programs once again! Ranger Chris Wilkinson is available to present a Powerpoint Program on Minuteman Missiles role during the Cold War as well as a short video presentation/virtual tour of the site. To learn more click here...

Write to

21280 SD Hwy 240
Philip, SD 57567

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Phone

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.