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Upcoming & Current
Hello Operator - Telephone Pioneers of Sioux City
Aug 30
Hello Operator - Telephone Pioneers of Sioux City

Discover Sioux City’s pivotal role in telecommunications history—from launching one of Iowa’s first telephone exchanges in 1880 to becoming a regional hub for over a century. Historic photos, iconic telephone designs, and original equipment bring this story to life.

Día de los Muertos: El aire que nos une [Day of the Dead: The Air that Unites Us] Altar Display
Oct 21
Día de los Muertos: El aire que nos une [Day of the Dead: The Air that Unites Us] Altar Display

Dia de los Muertos altars are an important tradition celebrated by Mexican people throughout the world. Altars created by Morningside University students, Irving Elementary School families and friends of the Museum are on display.

 
Ongoing Special Exhibits
Native American Artwork featuring Chuck Raymond
Native American Artwork featuring Chuck Raymond

A retrospective of the prominent Winnebago artist's works is showcased along with a selection of Native American artifacts from the Museum’s collection.

Featured
Fall Fest at the Museum & Sergeant Floyd River Museum
Oct 11
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
Oct 1
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
May 11
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
Mar 31
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
Jan 15
Holiday hours

The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center will be closed in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Holiday hours
Dec 31
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
Dec 24
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
Nov 23
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
Nov 10
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
Oct 14
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.

 

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Children & Family Programs

 
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You can now register for summer classes online. Download our complete Summer Program Flyer here.

  • 2022 Summer Programs

    Programs ranging from pre-school to age twelve

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  • History at High Noon

    Join us for a monthly journey through Sioux City’s history

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    Historic black and white photograph of a busy downtown street corner with a large, ornate 19th-century building labeled 'State Natural Bank' and a crowd of people and vintage cars outside.

  • Walking Tours

    Explore our wonderful City on foot, or virtually!

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    A woman walking on a wooden trail in a forest with trees without leaves, carrying a blue Fjällräven Kånken backpack.