Welcome to the Sioux City Lewis and clark interpretive center
A vibrant cultural hub for more than 20 years
Serving 35,000+ guests per year
CLOSED mONDAYS oPEN tUESDAY-fRIDAY 9AM-5PM oPEN sATURDAY-sUNDAY 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
- Don’t Miss Out! You are Invited to a Holiday Tea Party.On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm, you are invited to attend a very special…
- Lewis and Clark Cookbook, Vol II has arrivedJust in time for holiday shopping, the Lewis and Clark Cookbook, Vol. II has arrived…
- In Search of….We are looking for donations of tea cups and saucers for a tea party in…
Events
Exhibits
- 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…
- Damon Art Exhibit on DisplayThe Betty Strong Encounter Center’s Main Gallery is currently hosting an exhibit of artwork by…
“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!
