Sioux City Public Museum invites public to enjoy summer programs
The first event being held this summer is the 34th Annual Sioux City History Projects Reception, and it'll be followed by some family-friendly programs that focus on educating local participants. The details for each event can be seen below.
May 10– Sioux City History Projects exhibition– 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.– Awards ceremony starts at 2 p.m.
May 15– History at High Noon: Dinosaurs of Hell Creek– Dinosaur hunters Brian Buckmeier and Darren Maurer sharing stories, behind-the-scenes photos, and fossil adventures– Starts at 12:05 p.m.
June 1– National Dinosaur Day– 'Meet a Dinosaur Hunter' stamps are being handed out for those with Junior Dinosaur Hunter Field Notebooks.
June 18 or June 21– Family Class: Creatures of the Cretaceous– Learn about the late Cretaceous period and its creatures– June 18th: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.– June 21st: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
June 19– History at High Noon: Lakota Spirituality and Science– Jerome Kills Small, an Oglala Lakota man, will share his experience growing up as a Native American. He'll talk about sacred sites and cover the spiritual aspects of water.– Starts at 12:05 p.m.
July 12– South Bottoms and Combination Bridge Family Field Trip– Explore these key Sioux City locations with a guided tour– Starts at 10 a.m.
July 15 or July 19– Family Class: Fossil Finders– Learn about hunting dinosaurs, layers of geological time, tools used by hunters, and creating fossils.– July 15th: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.– July 19th: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
July 17– History at High Noon: Jazz in Sioux City– Visitors can learn about Sioux City's jazz scene, spanning from the 1910s to the 1960s. – Starts at 12:05 p.m.
August 2– Floyd Monument and First Bride's Grave Family Field Trip– Explore these key Sioux City locations with a guided tour– Starts at 10 a.m.
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Additionally, the museum will be holding 'Kid's Thursdays' from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. twice a month in June and July. It's meant for families with young children. Below, we've listed the dates and topics per session.
Kid's Thursday
June 12: Sioux City at Work
June 26: Cowboy Round-Up
July 10: Animal Stars of Sioux City
July 24: Claws, Teeth, and Dino Tales
If you have any questions about the events listed above, contact the Sioux City Public Museum at 712-279-6174. You can also visit their website by clicking here.
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