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900 Larsen Park Road
Sioux City, IA 51103 United States Get Directions
712-224-5242

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.

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Just Before the Battle Mother- A Visit from a Civil War Soldier

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

The Betty Strong Encounter Center has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit, to host a presentation called “Just Before the Battle Mother- A Visit from a Civil War Soldier.” by O.J. Fargo on March 9, 2025, at 2:00pm.

Free

Shake off the Winter Blues

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, February 16, 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.

Free

Bill “Chopper” Pelchat

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm the Betty Strong Encounter Center once again welcomes Bill “Chopper” Pelchat and his co-hort Denny Feauto.

Free

“Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek”

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Sunday, January 19, at 2:00pm, join us as Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer discuss their “Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek” museum exhibit that will be at the Sioux City Museum from Feb. 1 to July 31.

Free

Poetry Out Loud National Recitation Contest

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

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” at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 12.

Free

“Classic Langley Songs and Holiday Favorites”

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

One of the Center’s favorite duos, Mike and Jack Langley will present “Classic Langley Originals and Holiday Favorites” at the Betty Strong Encounter Center on December 15 at 2:00 pm. Admission is free, with reception to follow.  Known for presenting a heart-warming show, this wonderful father and son will share their musical talents with a...

Free

Santa at the Center

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center invites families to a special day of events on December 14, 2024.   Santa at the Center will run from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. During this event, the children can decorate make-and-take ornaments. Each child receives two ornaments – one to take home, and one to hang on the...

Free

A “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS” Concert

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 900 Larsen Park Road, Sioux City, IA, United States

On Saturday, December 7, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host “Merry TUBACHRISTMAS,” a concert featuring Siouxland area tuba and euphonium players, at 12:00 p.m. Admission is free. The audience will hear traditional Christmas carols arranged by composer Alec Wilder who died on Christmas Eve 1980. In addition to composing music for the tuba and...

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