Reading of the Declaration
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), in collaboration with other American250 partners, are organizing simultaneous national readings of the Declaration of Independence in every state to mark the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Lunar New Year 2026
Join us at 1:00 p.m. on February 7 as we ring in the Lunar New Year with a celebration of culture, tradition, and community!
North High Chamber Choir Madrigal
Celebrate the season with the North High Chamber Choir at the Sioux City Public Museum!
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
The Sioux City Public Museum honors Day of the Dead with a day of celebration, including music, dancing, refreshments, face painting, and children’s crafts.
Fall Fest at the Museum & Sergeant Floyd River Museum
The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum will participate in Downtown Sioux City’s Fall Fest, on October 11 and 12, with activities for the whole family.
Siouxland Big Give 2024
The annual Siouxland Big Give is Tuesday, October 3. The Siouxland Community Foundation will be hosting this 24-hour giving day at local Hy-Vee stores in the Sioux City area. Online giving is now open.
Sioux City History Projects Exhibit Reception
An event honoring local fourth-grade students participating in the 33rd annual Sioux City History Projects exhibition on display March 16-May 11. The reception is followed by an awards ceremony at 2 pm. Admission is free.
Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in observance of the Easter holiday.
Holiday hours
The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed on December 31 and January 1 for New Year’s holidays.
Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed on December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.
Thanksgiving Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum and Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center are closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.
Veterans Day
The Sioux City Public Museum is closed Friday, November 10 in observance of the Veterans Day City Holiday. The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center is closed on Saturday, November 11 for Veterans Day.
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.
Siouxland Big Give 2023
The annual Siouxland Big Give is Tuesday, October 3. The Siouxland Community Foundation will be hosting this 24-hour giving day at local Hy-Vee stores in the Sioux City area. Online giving is now open.
Holiday hours
The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum will close at 4 p.m. on December 31 and remain closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day. The Welcome Center will be closed both days.
Holiday hours
The Sioux City Public Museum closes at 4 pm on December 24 and will remain closed through Tuesday, December 27. The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center is closed December 24-25.
When quality was higher than price: Martin's, Davidson's and Pelletier's
Exploring the fashion and goods of three Iowa department store giants of yesteryear.