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.
The fifth adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 15. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
The fifth adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 15. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes the 6th Annual Siouxland Inspirational and Historical Film Festival. Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
The fourth adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 8. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
The fourth adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 8. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
On November 2, 2025, at 2:00pm, come enjoy a musical concert by Bill Peterson and Friends (Ron Johnson, Barbara Sabella and Beth Preheim). Admission is free, but freewill donations encouraged.
The third adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 1. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
The third adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, November 1. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Radio Rangers will play “Songs From Our Youth…Or more songs we hope you’ll enjoy.” Admission is free, but goodwill donations are encouraged.
The second adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, happens on Saturday, October 25. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
The second adventure in this 6-week expedition Discoveries With Lewis and Clark begins on Saturday, October 25. Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.
On October 19, 2025, at 2:00pm the Betty Strong Encounter center welcomes talented guitar player/singer Mark Buckingham. Admission is free, but goodwill donations are encouraged.