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Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City

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Visitors will discover the “Spirit of Sioux City” through a lively 12-minute orientation film in the ornate “corn palace theatre.” A variety of hands-on experiences are available including the award-winning “Innovation I-Wall” and “The Big Dig,” which replicates an active fossil dig site.

Along with our dynamic permanent exhibits, a variety of temporary Exhibits feature local history interpreted through artifacts from our collections or private collections.

Want to learn more about a particular aspect of Sioux City history? Then visit or contact our Research Center.
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  • By RickDude
    A small museum packed full of Sioux City historical artifacts such as fire equipment, road building equipment, historical pictures, medical artifacts, history of its meat industry, and a room with... 
    A small museum packed full of Sioux City historical artifacts such as fire equipment, road building equipment, historical pictures, medical artifacts, history of its meat industry, and a room with...  more »
  • By Cook3690
    Amazing museum filled with so much history. Fun interactive exhibits. Friendly staff willing to provide information. 
    Amazing museum filled with so much history. Fun interactive exhibits. Friendly staff willing to provide information.  more »
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  • By LynDea Boetger
    The museum has the coolest little ways to explain the history of Sioux City, Iowa. There are many things for kids to do and learn. A lot of hands on activities..
  • By Ian Denton
    Museum was free, which is always nice. Also the museum was clean, and had good information about the history of the area.
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