Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Address
900 Larsen Park Road
Sioux City, IA 51103 United States Get Directions
Phone 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.

Events at this venue

Today

  • Discoveries With Lewis and Clark: “It Will Never Fit!”

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

    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. 

    Free

  • Mark Buckingham

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

    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.

    Free

  • Discoveries With Lewis and Clark: “Who Do You Choose, Captain?”

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

    The first adventure in this 6-week expedition inspired by the Lewis and Clark Expedition begins on Saturday, October 18, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark.  Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm.

    Free

  • Discoveries With Lewis and Clark: “Who Do You Choose, Captain?”

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

    The first adventure in this 6-week expedition, Discoveries With Lewis and Clark, begins on Saturday, October 18.  Students currently in grades K-5 can attend at 10:30am or at 12:30pm. 

    Free
  • Black and white ohoto of woman in front of a keyboard

    Amy Ellsworth

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

    On Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will host talented singer Amy Ellsworth. Admission is free, but goodwill donations encouraged.

    Free

  • Forts of the Missouri River Valley

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

    At 2:00pm on Sunday, October 5, 2025, Jeff Barnes will share details on the “Forts of the Missouri River Valley.” Admission is free but donations are encouraged.

    Free

  • “The Life of Great Sioux Leader Red Cloud” Dr. Don Hickey

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

    On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at 2:00 pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center in Sioux City, Don Hickey, award-winning author and historian, will present an illustrated account of the life of the great Sioux leader Red Cloud. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

    Free

  • Poetry Reading from Dead Language by Jeanne Emmons

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

    On Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:00pm at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, listen to Jeanne Emmons read (with commentary) from her latest poetry collection, Dead Language.

    Free

  • Guitarist Byron Kuehl

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

    On Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 2:00pm Byron Kuehl, one of Sioux City’s most sought after solo acoustic acts will perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.

    Free

  • Kevin and Joanne Keane

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

    On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 2:00pm, Kevin and Joanne Keane perform at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. Admission is free; freewill donations are encouraged.

    Free

  • “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day” Langleys

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

    On Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, Jack and Mike Langley will celebrate “Songs for Autumn and Grandparents’ Day.” Admission is free; freewill donations gladly accepted.

    Free

  • Huckleberry Finn: An Orson Welles Radio Adaptation

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

    On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 2:00pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes the Great Plains Radio Theatre Project’s (GSR) presentation of Orson Welles’ radio adaptation of Huckleberry Finn.

    Free