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

  • A Celebration of Mother’s Day with the Langleys

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

    On Sunday, May 11 at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center, Jack and Mike Langley will brighten our day with a “Celebration of Mother’s Day.”

    Free

  • Kids What’s on Wednesday: Painted Pots

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

    On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 5:30pm-6:30pm, come to this What's on Wednesday Kids program to paint your own keepsake terracotta pot.

    Free

  • Church History in One Easy Lesson by Dr. Bruce Forbes

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

    On Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 2:00 pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes Dr. Bruce Forbes, Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies, Morningside University.

    Free

  • Percy’s Pals: Zoomobile

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

    Zoo critters are coming to the Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center! On May 3, 2025, the Sioux Falls Zoomobile will lead a 45-minute sit-down program featuring live animals.

    Free

  • What’s on Wednesday: Community Choir

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

    Come to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:30pm-6:30pm, to find out from Vocal Music Instructor and Director of Choral Activities, William Darwin, Jr.  about the joys of joining the Western Iowa Tech Community Choir.

    Free

  • Sisters of the Outlaw Trail

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

    On Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, the Betty Strong Encounter Center welcomes the “Sisters of the Outlaw Trail,” Marci Broyhill and Teresa Kay Orr.

    Free

  • What’s on Wednesday: Feeding the Birds

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

    If you are interested in creating bird feeders for the local birds of Siouxland, then join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:30pm-6:30pm.

    Free
  • Corey Fravel

    Kids What’s on Wednesday: Magic Man Corey Fravel

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

    On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 5:30 pm our evening of WOW programming presents “Magic Man” Corey Fravel. He will dazzle our audience with his skills of prestidigitation.

    Free

  • Percy’s Pals: Paint “Faberge” Eggs, Grades 3-5

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

    On Saturday, April 5, at  join our Percy’s Pals group to paint and create your own wooden “Faberge” egg.

    Free