Sergeant Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center

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Open 7 days a week 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM Closed major holidays

(712) 279-0198

Free Admission

Only service animals are allowed inside this site.

lat: 42.4911307 long: -96.4175903

Our site is a unique dry docked riverboat in the heart of America. The MV Sergeant Floyd, situated next to the Missouri River, is home to an Iowa Welcome Center, a river museum and a gift shop. You can learn about Native American culture, fur trapping, the Lewis & Clark expedition, hard working steamboats and much more. This is a self guided tour, but guided tours can be made by appointment. We offer presentations to schools, bus tours, class reunions and more. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is here to answer your questions, point you to local favorites and make sure your time spent here is enjoyed! We hold annual events each year, including:

The Bill Diamond Antique & Classic Car Show (the second Sunday in July).
The Sergeant Floyd Memorial & Encampment Ceremony (always held in August).
A new Kite Flying/Scavenger Hunt (on the grounds each April).

We are open year round and only closed four major holidays. We have free parking, and RV/bus parking is available. The boat is located right next to Interstate 29, at exit 149, so it is very easy to access. Set right next to the river this is a beautiful drive along the riverfront as well. In 2020 riverfront restorations began to add in and update existing features also.

Sgt. Floyd River Museum & Welcome Center

Sgt. Floyd Burial Re-Enactment

Sgt. Floyd Encampment

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat

Bill Diamond Annual Car Show

Bill Diamond Car Show

Kite Flying/Scavenger Hunt

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Displays

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Display

Inside Sgt.Floyd Riverboat-6 Hour Canoe

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Dug Out Canoe

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Display

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Controls

Inside Sgt. Floyd Riverboat-Pilot House

Kite Flying/Scavenger Hunt

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Sergeant Floyd Monument

The Floyd Monument

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Betty Strong Encounter Center

Sioux City Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

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Omaha Big Village

Sioux City Public Museum

Remnant of Sergeant Floyd’s Casket at Sioux City Public Museum

Mid-America Museum of Aviation and Transportation

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