The Sioux City Public Museum is offering a variety of exciting opportunities for families to explore both the Museum and Sioux City this summer. Programs include family classes, Kid’s Thursdays, and Family Field Trips—many of which are connected to the Junior Dinosaur Hunter Field Notebook summer challenge. Visitors can pick up a free Field Notebook at the front desk and earn stamps by completing activities listed inside. Once they collect four stamps, participants will receive a Junior Dinosaur Hunter certificate and a prize. All activities are free to attend, no registration required.
Schedule of Events
National Dinosaur Day – Meet the Dinosaur Hunter Brian Buckmeier
Sunday, June 1, 1:00-3:00pm
Earn the “Meet a Dinosaur Hunter” stamp in your Junior Dinosaur Hunter Field Notebook, and enjoy hearing stories about Dinosaur Hunter Brian Buckmeier’s fossil-finding adventures.
Family Classes (Two sessions of each class will be offered.)
Creatures of the Cretaceous - Wednesday, June 18, 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturday, June 21, 10:00-11:30 am
Hands-on class learning about dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous period, including T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, Edmontosaurus, and Triceratops. Learn characteristics of specific creatures, take part in a “characteristics relay race,” compare measurements of dinosaurs, and create your own dinosaur species art project.
Fossil Finders - Tuesday, July 15, 6:00-7:30 pm and Saturday, July 19, 10-11:30 am
Hands-on class discovering what it takes to be a Dinosaur Hunter. Explore tools used by dino hunters, learn about layers of geologic time, and create a fossil imprint.
Kid’s Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a classroom setting, and an activity in the Museum gallery.
June 12 – Sioux City at Work
June 26 – Cowboy Round-Up
July 10 – Animal Stars of Sioux City
July 24 – Claws, Teeth and Dino Tales
Family Field Trips
Field trips are not just for students! Explore Sioux City’s historic places on these guided tours for all to enjoy.
South Bottoms & Combination Bridge - Saturday, July 12, 10:00am
Meet at the South Bottoms Memorial and travel to the Combination Bridge Marker.
Floyd Monument & First Bride’s Grave - Saturday, August 2, 10:00am
Meet at the Floyd Monument and travel to First Bride’s Grave.