Built in 2002, the Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center showcases permanent exhibits about the Corps of Discovery’s time in the present-day Sioux City area from late July to early September 1804. The death and burial of Sergeant Charles Floyd on August 20 is at the center of the story. Floyd was the first U.S. soldier to die west of the Mississippi River.
The expedition as a military operation comes to life in exhibits that use interactive devices, including animatronic mannequins, computers, flip books, stamping stations, text-and-graphic panels, lift-and-drop panels, hand-painted murals, a brass-rubbing station, and reproductions of military equipment.
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:00pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Dr. Scott Culpepper will present a fascinating look at Legacies of Resistance and Resilience in Occupied France.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and celebrate Flower Day. No registration is required for this free class. The class is held at 11:00am for grades K-4 and at 12:30pm for grades 5-8.
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and celebrate Flower Day.
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes a musical performance by Sioux City-born singer-songwriter Ralph Dittman.
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and find out all about what an Adventure Kid is!
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, join Ms. Amy at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and find out all about Percy the Pelican.
On Sunday, February 15, 2025, at 2:00 pm in the Betty Strong Encounter Center auditorium, Mike and Jack Langley will help us “Shake off the Winter Blues” with their lively musical presentation.
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11:00am-1:00pm, we invite you to come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center/Betty Strong Encounter Center to celebrate Valentines Day.
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Bill Peterson and Friends will be playing fiddle tunes and talking about the traditions and culture from the Shetland Islands.
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host as the Iowa Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with LAMB Arts Regional Theatre present “Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest.”
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and Friends.
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 2:00pm, learn about the Loess Hills Audubon Society and Bird Friendly Iowa in a short presentation by Marla Kerr, President of the Loess Hills Audubon Society.