Children & Family Programs
See history through the eyes of local 4th grade students!
Summer programs
Join us for another history-making summer!
Kid’s Saturdays: Here Comes Spring!
A drop-in program geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations and go on a Museum scavenger hunt together. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Borrow free safety glasses for a look at the partial solar eclipse on the Museum Plaza. Attendees may bring blankets, lawn chairs, and lunch to the event. FREE.
Books and Bingo
Families with elementary-aged children are invited to play a museum-inspired game of bingo, pick up a free book, and enjoy snacks while supplies last. A storytelling hour will be held at noon with special guest readers. Presented by the Sioux City Community School District, Sioux City Public Schools Foundation, and Sioux City Public Museum.
Kid’s Saturdays - Valentine Make and Take
A drop-in program geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Holiday Make and Take
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Autumn Activities
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Make Papel Picado
Create a papel picado skull out of tissue paper for the Museum’s upcoming Día de los Muertos altar exhibition (to be displayed October 24 to November 4). FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Presented in conjunction with Fall Fest, this bilingual children’s program features the book, “Little Monster, What Pan Dulce Do You Want,” a Lotería game and crafts for children accompanied by their grownup(s). No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Saturdays - Sports Spectacular
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: The Wheels Go Round
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Let’s Play – Sports and Games in Sioux City
Explore the new exhibit with games and activities for families with children ages 6 and up. Discover the gear, uniforms and people featured in this new interactive permanent exhibit. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: Carnival Time
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Let’s Play – Sports and Games in Sioux City
Explore the new exhibit with games and activities for families with children ages 6 and up. Discover the gear, uniforms and people featured in this new interactive permanent exhibit. FREE.
Kid’s Thursdays: Land of the Dinosaurs
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. Craft quantities are limited. No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Space Cities
Ages 7 – 12 Just a few spots still available
Tuesday, June 20 - Thursday, June 22
9 AM – 3 PM
Fees: Members: $100; Non-Members: $115
Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
“Sioux City Sports” Sunday Family Tours
Explore the new Sioux City Sports exhibit with Museum staff providing a family-friendly look at local sports history focused on prominent athletes, sports clubs, and more!
No pre-registration necessary. FREE.
Sergeant Floyd Memorial Encampment
Saturday, August 20 10 am – 4 pm
Free children’s activities: 10 am – 1 pm
Sunday, August 21 10 am – 3 pm
Explore an 1804 living-history camp replicating the Lewis and Clark expedition’s stay in present-day Sioux City at the annual Sergeant Floyd Memorial Encampment.
Hands on History Saturdays - Made by Hand
Learn about Sioux City history with “touch and see” stations containing artifacts as you tour the gallery at your own pace. FREE.
Kid’s Days
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days: Down on the Farm
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days: Down on the Farm
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Hands on History Saturdays - Pioneer Life
Learn about Sioux City history with “touch and see” stations containing artifacts as you tour the gallery at your own pace. FREE.
Kid’s Days: Sioux City at Work
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.
Kid’s Days: Sioux City at Work
Geared to families with young children. Adults and children will explore hands-on learning activity stations together in a supervised classroom setting. No pre-registration necessary.