We came here on first leg to see Disney on ice. Our science museum reciprocal membership got us…read morefree admission. Our son couldn't have Venn happier on rainy day. So many things to do here and came before and after Disney on ice. Our son loved the market and cafe that he spent most time here. Afterwards, he did some of the other exhibits nearby. Nice that museum had its own parking lot instead of street parking. Also, all bathrooms have changing tables which was nice. Seating for eating was limited but worked. Overall, it's worth a stop over for your little ones to enjoy.

This place is great for children ages 2-12. Our family was visiting my adult son, his wife and our…read moregrand daughter in Sioux City and thought this looked like a fun place for us all to go. It was going to be expensive with five children and five adults, but I thought Gigi could splurge this once. I was so thankful that at the last minute my husband and three older sons (25, 15 & 13) decided to play golf instead. They would have been bored out of their minds! The girls (9 and 11) had a great time. I did not like the fact that my daughter-in-law, my 20 year old daughter, and I had to pay so much to in reality sit and watch the girls play. If I knew the environment, I would have taken the girls alone and let the other two go out, but hindsight is 20/20. So, in conclusion, take the kids - boys and girls- up to ages 13, and only pay for one adult to sit and supervise! Anything else is a waste of money!

A passionate group of volunteers make your visit here very special. Between the historic buildings,…read morethe railroad history, the model trains, and the great people volunteering here, spending a couple of hours here is very rewarding. A gem for the community. You'll feel good about supporting this place and learning about railroad history in Sioux City!

I've only been here twice. Once during normal museum hours and once I was a part of a production of…read moreOrphan Train that a local Sioux City theater was putting on, and the lot opened so we could take some really cool pictures in costume. We got some amazing photos. The time I came for the museum I was chaperoning a small group of summer camp kids. Our tour guide was amazing. He let the kids ring the bell, go into some of the train cars, and walked us around the grounds. The kids really seemed to enjoy themselves. Both time the grounds were insanely muddy. But it's outside on actual old rail tracks. I don't quite remember the bathroom situation but I know they gotta have them. I don't think they have any food or gift shop. I know they do events every once in awhile. I see them advertised. Nice little Sioux City treasure tucked away from the city.

Enjoyed my stop at the National Music Museum, prompted on a bitter-cold December day as a result of…read moresome terrific & frequent advertising along my drive on the 29. This site is more about the instruments than the music or the artists, however. Located on the campus of the University of South Dakota, the museum has a lot of exhibits and rooms full of historic instruments such as organs, pianos, guitars, drums, and horns. Liked learning about Johnny Cash, many other items. Enjoyed their interactive videos and music within the exhibits. Lots of parking.

Although a pretty college town, Vermillion is not as colorful as its name. You won't see the…read morescarlet red of cinnabar, but you can see an outstanding museum filled with a wide collection of musical instruments. The guitar collection seemed to attract the most gawking among the visitors, but my favorite gallery held varied configurations of wind instruments that eventually evolved into their current form. Of course, the Italian stringed instruments created in Cremona by Andrea Amati in the mid-1500s and later perfected by Antonio Stradivari were highlights. Wear a jacket and forget the sunglasses. The galleries are cold and dimly light. Our visit took an hour. The parking lot has spaces that are clearly marked for students, metered spaces with no listed hours of operation, and unmarked spaces. According to the person working at the museum, the metered spaces operate on weekends and the unmarked spaces require a parking pass - even when school is not in session. He provided us with a visitor parking pass.

My boyfriend, my brother & I all had fun here last weekend! I love the different selections of…read moreSioux City history they have here!

A beautifully maintained facility. The greeter at the desk warmly welcomed each visitor this…read moreThursday. The building is large enough to host a huge antique road builder but small enough to see everything in a morning. I'd guess you'll spend two hours looking at fossils and nostalgic Sioux City memories. There's a medium-sized native American; fair exhibit that didn't quite pop. But I'm nitpicking; this 5 star museum is beautifully put together. Then again, not everything can be a life-size tyranasaurous rex skull. That thing kind of steals the show in over in that part of the building. In fact, when I was looking at dino stuff, I wished I'd seen that skull last. I'll put a selfie of it; I look ugly but I need you to see this head. The rex's, not mine. Once you see that, most of the other fossils are forgettable. Except to the 13 year old children who are so knowledgeable about paleontology! Apparently, The Hard Rock Hotel donated some of the coolest pieces, including the t. rex, an unforgettable gift to the Sioux City community. Finally, speaking of community is what I think of as a Community Room. It's a behind the scenes facility, also beautifully maintained, where significant events can be shared. In fact, that was how I wound up at the Sioux City Museum. It was the location for the Juneteenth celebration in Sioux City. As a freedom loving American and a military veteran who believes in "justice for all," I've had an interest in this holiday for years. In most communities I've been to, Juneteenth either doesn't get seriously recognized, it gets a mention in the schools or, at best, it was celebrated in church with prayer, a program and, downstairs at Second Baptist Church of Ottumwa, a feast. In Sioux City, after a multi-year absence, the historic holiday of Juneteenth was celebrated in the museums community room. As a wild guess, at least a hundred people were there to listen and to eat soul food. The program explained how slavery ended in the US after the Civil War. But the landowners of Texas refused to let their slaves hear the news; those victims actually weren't slaves, they were free. The white "slave" holders of Texas kept the secret, working these free people for TWO YEARS, until a Federal military unit showed up to break the news: You're all free.

This was very cool. Hidden gem. It was not very busy so the on-site archeologist was able to talk…read morewith us and give us an overview. He was very happy to answer questions before and after we visited rhe dig. They have an area outside set up for kids to dig. You actually got to touch some of the pottery and bones. He said, unlike most dig locations, they have an abundance because of how long the people lived here. So they are able to let people handle some items. Super cool!!!!!

Such an amazing and informative experience! Christian (the executive director/ our tour guide) is…read moreso knowledgeable with the history of the area and everything they have on site. It is so cool to see how people lived so long ago. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area!

Glad we stopped and paid for the tour. The wife sure knows a lot about cars and you can tell the…read morecouple love what they do. Cost was a bit more then i would have charged, at $20 a head. Overall we where pleased with the experience.

I had been to so many other Lewis and Clark sites, and so I did not budget much time for this one…read more I thought it would be the same old, same old, right? Well, about half of the building is dedicated to Lewis and Clark's journey, and the other half is the Betty Strong Encounter Center which has more artwork and local subjects. I spent a surprising amount of time here. I really like how some of the exhibits discusses Sergeant Floyd's death, which was previously glossed over. I only knew that he was the only death on the trial, but I never knew the circumstances. There's a nearby obelisk that also memorializes his death if you want to further explore the history.

While visiting Sioux City Iowa, I decided to spend half of the day just getting to know the area…read moreand exploring so I ended up over at the Lewis and Clark interpretive center. This was amazing and it is a must see for anyone who is wanting to know a little bit about our history in America and a lot about Sioux City. The exhibits are fantastic, the building is gorgeous as is the setting out on the riverfront. There are also lots of other places surrounding it that are locals and tourists alike. There is a dry docked boat museum next-door and there is also a cultural center attached to Lewis and Clark building that is a must as well!! All the way in addition, multimillion dollar improvement done to their waterfront area here that's in that same section. Park your car in their ample parking lot and start walking.

It's tucked away behind the visitors observatory tower of the falls. It was really nice to read…read moreabout the social scene and culture back in the day that farmer created around the table! My favorite part was seeing the old menu and the prices on the menu for food and they have done researched and shows what the prices would be today if the menu was created!