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

  • Percy’s Pals: Paint “Faberge” Eggs, Grades K-2

    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. Grades K-2 at 12:45pm-1:30pm

    Free

  • WOW Wednesday for Adults: History of Mater Dei Parish

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

    Would you like to learn about fascinating history of Immaculate Conception and Nativity Churches in the Morningside area? On April 2 at 5:30pm, Lisa Niebuhr will share the intriguing history of and what’s going on today at Mater Dei Catholic Parish in Sioux City (Immaculate Conception and Nativity Churches).

    Free

  • Magic, Mystery, and Fun!

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

    On Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM, the Betty Strong Encounter Center will welcome members of the Sioux City Magic Club who will present an afternoon of “Magic, Mystery, and Fun” with their astonishing assortment of tricks and illusions, appropriate for the entire family.

    Free

  • Spring is in the Air!

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

    On Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 pm, Mary Watts, harpist, will celebrate “Spring is in the Air.”  She will play uplifting music including various spring and nature themes selections.

    Free

  • Corey Fravel the Magic Man

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

    On Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 pm, “Magic Man” Corey Fravel will dazzle our audience with his skills of prestidigitation. Admission is free with a reception to follow.

    Free

  • 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