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Upcoming & Current

Nov 9

Nov 9, 2024 – Mar 2, 2025

Iconic Views of Sioux City: 1886-1962

Nov 9, 2024 – Mar 2, 2025

Iconic Views of Sioux City: 1886-1962 features 23 large format photographs of Sioux City scenes.

Nov 9, 2024 – Mar 2, 2025

Feb 1

Feb 1, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025

Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek

Feb 1, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025

Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek will feature an array of dinosaur fossils excavated from the Hell Creek Formation by amateur Sioux City paleontologists Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer.

Feb 1, 2025 – Aug 3, 2025

Ongoing Special Exhibits

Native American Artwork featuring Chuck Raymond

A retrospective of the prominent Winnebago artist's works is showcased along with a selection of Native American artifacts from the Museum’s collection.

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Oct 1

Siouxland Big Give 2024

The annual Siouxland Big Give is Tuesday, October 3. The Siouxland Community Foundation will be hosting this 24-hour giving day at local Hy-Vee stores in the Sioux City area. Online giving is now open.

May 11

Sioux City History Projects Exhibit Reception

An event honoring local fourth-grade students participating in the 33rd annual Sioux City History Projects exhibition on display March 16-May 11. The reception is followed by an awards ceremony at 2 pm. Admission is free.

Mar 31

Holiday hours

The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday.

Jan 15

Holiday hours

The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Dec 31

Holiday hours

The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed on December 31 and January 1 for New Year’s holidays.

Dec 24

Holiday hours

The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed on December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.

Nov 23

Thanksgiving Holiday hours

The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.

Nov 10

Veterans Day

The Sioux City Public Museum is closed Friday, November 10 in observance of the Veterans Day City Holiday. The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center is closed on Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

Oct 14

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Borrow free safety glasses for a look at the partial solar eclipse on the Museum Plaza. Attendees may bring blankets, lawn chairs, and lunch to the event. FREE.

Oct 3

Siouxland Big Give 2023

The annual Siouxland Big Give is Tuesday, October 3. The Siouxland Community Foundation will be hosting this 24-hour giving day at local Hy-Vee stores in the Sioux City area. Online giving is now open.

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Children & Family Programs

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You can now register for summer classes online. Download our complete Summer Program Flyer here.

2022 Summer Programs

Programs ranging from pre-school to age twelve

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Summer Programs

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Tales and Trails: A Pioneer Adventure

Become a pioneer – experience candle making, square dancing, games, crafts, and a STEM challenge.

Tuesday, July 23
Ages 6 – 8
9 – 11:30 am

Ages 9 – 12
12:30 – 3 pm

Fees
Members: $10
Non-Members: $12

Maximum 20 participants

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Adult Programs

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History at High Noon

Join us for a monthly journey through Sioux City’s history

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Walking Tours

Explore our wonderful City on foot, or virtually!

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