Sioux City Public Museum

The museum moved to this modern facility in 2011

Photo used with permission from the Sioux City Public Museum

Quick Facts

Location:

Sioux City, IA

MANAGED BY:

City of Sioux City, IA

Amenities

14 listed

Accessible Rooms, Accessible Sites, Benches/Seating, Cellular Signal, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Parking - Auto, Public Transit, Restroom, Telephone, Theater/Auditorium, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchairs Available

Lewis and Clark NHT Visitor Centers and Museums

This map shows a range of features associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which commemorates the 1803-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition. The trail spans a large portion of the North American continent, from the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the mouth of the Columbia River in Oregon and Washington. The trail is comprised of the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, an auto tour route, high potential historic sites (shown in black), visitor centers (shown in orange), and pivotal places (shown in green). These features can be selected on the map to reveal additional information. Also shown is a base map displaying state boundaries, cities, rivers, and highways. The map conveys how a significant area of the North American continent was traversed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition and indicates the many places where visitors can learn about their journey and experience the landscape through which they traveled.

The Sioux City Public Museum is located in downtown Sioux City, Iowa and is home to a variety of historical exhibits. Originally established in 1938, the museum provides education on the history and culture of Sioux City. Prior to moving to its current modern facility in 2011, its collections were first kept at the Carnegie Library and then the impressive John Peirce Mansion. 

Featuring a large collection of dynamic and interactive exhibits, the museum also houses a collection of items from the Academy of Science and Letters, which was previously known as the Sioux City Lyceum. That’s not all, of course. Visitors can also enjoy a 12-minute orientation film on the “corn palace theatre” and a hands-on replica of an active fossil dig site. Virtual tours of the museum are also available. 

The Sioux City Public Museum provides free admission to its various amenities and activities. Visitors will also find a gift shop containing various souvenirs, as well as classrooms available for guest rental. Self-guided walking tours, family scavenger hunts, and other educational opportunities are also available.  

For more information, call 712-279-6174 or email [e-mail].