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Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive CenterSioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
we rely on your Generosity

We can do what we do only because of you

The Center’s operations are funded entirely by grants and donations

Why choose the Center?

Your gifts to the Center help improve the quality of life in Siouxland. When you give to the Center, you have the satisfaction of knowing you are supporting great facilities and an astonishing array of free, culturally enriching programming that touches every corner of Siouxland and—through our significant tourism traffic—across the globe.

The Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that is funded entirely by grants and donations. Gifts to the Center are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

At the Top of Our List

Our Current Funding Priorities

The Center has already procured partial funding for some of the projects and ongoing needs shown below. The goals identified for each initiative represent the remainder to be raised.

Current Capital Projects

To serve the community well, we believe we need to keep our facilities efficient and up-to-date. Below are the capital projects underway to ensure our ability to operate effectively and bring new programming to our guests.

Animatronics Repair

Seaman the dog is our oldest Animatronic and after years and years of activity, he is…

$75 of $10,000
1 donations

Our “Wall of Unsung Heroes”

Putting in new exhibit: “Wall of Unsung Heroes” that depicts some of 35+ members of the…

$10,750 of $50,000
2 donations

Spirit of Discovery Stage and Shade Sails

Our outdoor stage is a new venue for summer outdoor performances. We still need funds to…

$5,875 of $45,000
19 donations

Our Continuous Needs

By contributing to the campaigns below, you help the Center meet the ongoing financial obligations that allow us to continue offering all our services and programming to the public for free in facilities that are well-maintained and represent Sioux City well.

2025 June-August Summer Series

During the summer of 2025, we will produce some very exciting programs each month on our…

$67,300 of $100,000
23 donations

2025 Name a Memorial Seat

Celebrate a loved one, honor an arts lover, or give a gift to the person who…

$2,400 of $10,000
10 donations

Flag Fund

Our 30’ x 60’ American flag is a highly visible landmark to travelers on I-29. Keeping…

$175 of $5,000
4 donations

General Fund

Our General Fund is used at management’s discretion. When you contribute toward it you may be…

$7,855 of $135,000
12 donations

Memorial Tree

By purchasing an engraved leaf in honor of your lost loved one, you can make sure…

New Carpet

The Center hasn’t replaced our carpet since the facilities opened in 2002 (LCIC) and 2007 (BSEC.)…

$290 of $30,000
6 donations

Programming and Exhibits

Donations toward this fund support not only maintenance of the exhibits that tell the story of…

$13,225 of $65,000
19 donations

900 Larsen Park Road
Sioux City, IA 51103
Exit 149 off I-29
712-224-5242

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