A vibrant cultural hub for more than 20 years
Serving 35,000+ guests per year
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CLOSED mONDAYS; nEW hoURS iN jANUARY: oPEN tUES, Thur, fRI 9AM-5PM; WED 9AM-7PM; OPEN SAT 10AM-3PM AND sUN 12PM-5PM
JUST OFF I-29 EXIT 149
Closed New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Free Admission
The IRS recognizes the Center as a 501(c)3 corporation. Gifts to the Center are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
News
- Santa at the Center Dec. 14thThe Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Betty Strong Encounter Center invites families to…
- Wreath Laying at Sgt. Floyd Monument at 10:00am, Saturday, December 14The public is invited to a wreath laying ceremony at the Sgt. Floyd Monument, 2601…
- Christmas Came Early!!!Lori and Andrea were excited to receive a generous Holiday Grant from MRHD yesterday. A…
Events
Exhibits
- Russ Redsville Photography ExhibitA new exhibit in our Main Gallery features the photography work of Russ Redsville. The…
- Mary Baker Art Exhibit OpensA new art exhibit in our Main Gallery opens Tuesday, October 1st, and features the…
- Mennenga and Friends Photography Exhibit Opens August 13This new exhibit in our main Gallery in the Betty Strong Encounter Center features excellent…
“I’ve lived in Sioux City all my life and this is the first time I’ve ever been here. This place is incredible!”
Heidi Hutton, Sioux City
More than a museum
In addition to presenting the story of the Siouxland leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Center offers approximately 135 children’s classes and activities, 65 programs for adults and families, and 10 new, temporary exhibits per year, all free to the public. And our programming options are growing!
