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Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center

Explore river history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition at this unique museum housed in a historic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel.

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The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is housed inside the M.V. Sergeant Floyd, a retired boat used by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The museum focuses on the history of transportation on the Missouri River and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

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Local tips

  • Admission to the museum is free.
  • The museum is closed on major holidays.
  • Free parking is available on-site.
  • The first floor of the museum is accessible via a ramp, and the second floor is accessible via an elevator.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Sergeant Floyd River Museum is located at 1000 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City, IA. It's easily accessible from Interstate 29, via Exit 149 (Hamilton Blvd). Follow the signs to Larsen Park Road. Free parking is available on-site.

  • Public Transport

    Sioux City Transit buses serve the area near the museum. From the Martin Luther King Jr. Transportation Center, several routes can get you close to Larsen Park Road. Use the Sioux City Transit's mobile app to track buses and plan your route. A short walk from the bus stop will be required to reach the museum.

  • Walking

    The Sergeant Floyd River Museum is adjacent to the Chris Larsen Park picnic shelter and playground and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. From the Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum is a short walk away. Follow the riverfront walking trail to reach the museum.

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The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center offers a glimpse into the history of river transportation and the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The museum is located inside the M.V. Sergeant Floyd, a boat built in 1932 and used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for towing, surveying, and inspection work on inland waterways. The M.V. Sergeant Floyd was named in memory of Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to die during the journey. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring rare photos, artifacts, and dioramas detailing the history of Missouri River transportation. One of the highlights is America's largest exhibit of scale Missouri River steamboat and keelboat models. The museum also serves as an Iowa Welcome Center, providing travel literature and visitor information. The M.V. Sergeant Floyd had a long and varied career. From 1933 to 1975, it supported Missouri River improvement work. Later, it became a floating bicentennial exhibit for the Army Corps of Engineers. In 1983, Sioux City obtained the ship, and it was permanently dry-docked to serve as a museum. The museum is adjacent to Chris Larsen Park and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.

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