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Sergeant Floyd River Museum

Explore river history and the Lewis & Clark Expedition at this unique museum housed in a historic towboat on the Missouri River in Sioux City, Iowa.

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The Sergeant Floyd River Museum, housed in the retired M.V. Sergeant Floyd towboat, offers a glimpse into the history of the Missouri River and the Lewis and Clark expedition. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing river transportation, Native American culture, and the legacy of Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only member of the expedition to die during the journey.

A brief summary to Sergeant Floyd River Museum

  • Monday 10 am-4 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-4 pm
  • Friday 10 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Take some time to explore the riverfront walking trail adjacent to the museum for scenic views of the Missouri River.
  • Visit the nearby Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to further enhance your understanding of the expedition.
  • Check out the Chris Larsen Park picnic shelter and playground next to the museum, especially if you're traveling with kids.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    The Sergeant Floyd River Museum is located at 1000 Larsen Park Rd, Sioux City, IA 51103. It's easily accessible from Interstate 29; take Exit 149. Free parking is available on-site.

  • Walking

    If you are near the Sioux City riverfront or visiting the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, the Sergeant Floyd River Museum is a short walk away. Follow the riverfront walking trail north. The museum is located adjacent to Chris Larsen Park.

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The Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center, a National Historic Landmark, is located in Sioux City, Iowa. The museum is housed inside the M.V. Sergeant Floyd, a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers towboat. Launched in 1932, the M.V. Sergeant Floyd served as a workhorse for the Missouri River Division of the Corps of Engineers, involved in river improvement work, moving men, equipment, and supplies, and setting navigation buoys. The museum is named in memory of Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only fatality of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Floyd, described as a “man of much merit” by William Clark, died on August 20, 1804, near present-day Sioux City. Exhibits inside the museum feature rare photos, artifacts, and dioramas depicting the history of Missouri River transportation. Visitors can explore the restored third level of the Motor Vessel. The museum also features the largest exhibit of scale Missouri River steamboat and keelboat models. In addition to the museum, the facility also functions as a welcome center, providing information about the tri-state area. The museum is adjacent to Chris Larsen Park, the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, and a riverfront walking trail.

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