Sioux City Public Museum

The Sioux City Public Museum is a history museum in Sioux City that displays exhibits about Native American artifacts, pioneer life, historic transportation vehicles, agriculture, industry, geology, and fossils. The displays cover the different aspects that shaped the development of this region.

The museum was originally housed in a building from 1893 before moving in 2011 to its current location in a former department store in downtown. The transformation of the new site brought the collections into a modern setting that is easily accessible to all visitors.

The museum presents the stories of Sioux City through collections that show the importance of Native Americans and industrial development in the region. These objects and documents help visitors understand the different communities that shaped the city.

The museum is easy to find and offers regular opening hours for weekend and weekday visits, with free admission for all. The downtown location makes it simple to explore the grounds and visit other nearby attractions.

The institution actually operates multiple locations throughout the city, including a specialized river museum and a historic mansion that opens on certain occasions. These scattered sites allow visitors to explore different perspectives on the region's past.

Location: Sioux City

Inception: 1960

Website: http://siouxcitymuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 42.52080,-96.40220

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01