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Beatles exhibit extended by popular demand
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Beatles fans - listen up. By popular demand, the Beatles exhibit at the Sioux City Public Museum is now extended through the new year.
Peirce Mansion holds holiday open house
The John Peirce Mansion treated Siouxlanders to some holiday cheer Sunday. Visitors were treated to free refreshments, festive entertainment, and a visit from Santa at the festively decorated event…
New museum exhibit showcases rugs woven by Navajo Tribal Members
The Sioux City Public Museum added a new exhibit showcasing the weaving skills of a Native American tribe.
Day of the Dead activities underway at Public Museum
Activities celebrating "Dia De Los Muertos" or Day of the Dead in English and Spanish are underway at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Sioux City Public Museum will host Dia De Los Muertos to honor indigenous elements of holiday
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Sioux City Public Museum is featuring a Dia De Los Muertos exhibit theme around the indigenous elements of the holiday.
9 Fabulous Wedding Venues in Sioux City, IA (2022)
EDITOR'S CHOICE: We've handpicked the best of the best wedding venues in Sioux City IA to help you pick the right one for your big day. #7 John Peirce Mansion
Siouxland Stories: 100 years of Knoepfler Chevrolet displayed at Sioux City Public Museum
In 1922, two Sioux City businessmen started a car dealership. That dealership is now known as Knoepfler Chevrolet. In 2022, not much has changed and it’s a pair of brothers behind the wheel.
Museum launches redesigned website thanks to state grant
Easier navigation, a mobile-friendly user experience, and acceptance of online payments are just a few of the improvements to the redesigned website for the Sioux City Public Museum. The new website is made possible with a $20,000 Cultural Leadership Partners (CLP) grant award for FY22 from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.
Sioux City Public Museum opens up kids classes and camps
Classes and camps are opening up for children ages 3 and up for the summer. Find out more about the Museum’s summer activities in this interview with Matt Anderson, Curator of History.
Museum youth programs to get underway
Summer youth programming at the Sioux City Public Museum gets underway Saturday. Learn more in this KSCJ story and interview with Theresa Weaver-Basye, Curator of Education.
Awards given to “Sioux City History Projects” exhibit participants
A reception and awards ceremony to honor the knowledge and creativity of 83 local fourth-grade students participating in the 31st annual Sioux City History Projects exhibition was held at the Sioux City Public Museum Saturday, May 7.
Sioux City Public Museum to display works made by local students
The Sioux City Public Museum is displaying some local history from students.
4th Grade History Projects on Display at Public Museum
4th graders in Sioux City have been busy putting together models and posters of significant buildings and events in city history.
Peirce Mansion hosts holiday open house
After taking a break because of the pandemic, the Sioux City Museum & Historical Association’s annual Holiday Open House returned Sunday.
Monarch butterfly important to Day of the Dead celebration
The Sioux City Public Museum hosted a celebration over the weekend to highlight the Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead.
Day of the Dead celebration at Sioux City Public Museum Saturday
In commemoration of DÍa de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, the Sioux City Public Museum is hosting a celebration and altar display to highlight the Mexican tradition.
Mangelsen wildlife photos on display at museum
Forty classic images by a renowned Nebraska nature photographer are now on display at the Sioux City Public Museum.
Reenactors make camp in Sioux City, 214 years after Lewis & Clark
Sioux City - Sunday afternoon wasn't especially hot -- the high temperature was about 79 degrees -- so Captain Meriwether Lewis kept his woolly, red and blue dress uniform on.