Putnam Museum and Science Center
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Davenport, Iowa's Natural History and Culture Museum - open 7 days a week!
We pulled an artifact from The Vault to share! This chair was commissioned by the one-and-only B.J. Palmer after a trip to Egypt - You can get exclusive, early access to the Vault by becoming a Putnam Museum Member. The Vault opens to our members on July 13th, and to the public on July 19th.
June 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We pulled an artifact from The Vault to share! This chair was commissioned by the one-and-only B.J. Palmer after a trip to Egypt - You can get exclusive, early access to the Vault by becoming a Putnam Museum Member. The Vault opens to our members on July 13th, and to the public on July 19th.
We are SO excited to be bring Sacred Places to the QC starting tomorrow, SATURDAY June 14th!
This exhibit, produced by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc., will be available until September 1st. You can find more information through our website.
This exhibit, produced by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc., will be available until September 1st. You can find more information through our website.
June 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We are SO excited to be bring Sacred Places to the QC starting tomorrow, SATURDAY June 14th!
This exhibit, produced by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc., will be available until September 1st. You can find more information through our website.
This exhibit, produced by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc., will be available until September 1st. You can find more information through our website.
Summer camps are filling up! We still have some spots open for 3rd-6th full day camps, and spots in ALL K-2nd half day camps!
Learn more: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Learn more: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Summer Camps - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Education offers a diverse selection of full day and half day summer camps for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Summer camps are filling up! We still have some spots open for 3rd-6th full day camps, and spots in ALL K-2nd half day camps!
Learn more: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Learn more: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
The Family Credit Union is our Dino Days sponsor this year! Thank you so much for contributing to 2 days of DINO-sized FUN and learning at the Putnam Museum and Science Center!
Dino Days runs from May 31st through June 1st this year. Find more info and tickets here: www.putnam.org/events/dinod...
Dino Days runs from May 31st through June 1st this year. Find more info and tickets here: www.putnam.org/events/dinod...
May 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The Family Credit Union is our Dino Days sponsor this year! Thank you so much for contributing to 2 days of DINO-sized FUN and learning at the Putnam Museum and Science Center!
Dino Days runs from May 31st through June 1st this year. Find more info and tickets here: www.putnam.org/events/dinod...
Dino Days runs from May 31st through June 1st this year. Find more info and tickets here: www.putnam.org/events/dinod...
TONIGHT you can enjoy a very special History on Tap from Dr. Kirsten Day, who will be talking about the Enduring Legacy of Homer’s Odyssey.
This is the LAST DAY to register for the Greece Trip - ancient artifacts among the crisp Aegean sea awaits you on September 29th - October 11th!
This is the LAST DAY to register for the Greece Trip - ancient artifacts among the crisp Aegean sea awaits you on September 29th - October 11th!
May 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
TONIGHT you can enjoy a very special History on Tap from Dr. Kirsten Day, who will be talking about the Enduring Legacy of Homer’s Odyssey.
This is the LAST DAY to register for the Greece Trip - ancient artifacts among the crisp Aegean sea awaits you on September 29th - October 11th!
This is the LAST DAY to register for the Greece Trip - ancient artifacts among the crisp Aegean sea awaits you on September 29th - October 11th!
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This is on Saturday! We're so excited and can't wait to see you here 🤩
This is on Saturday! We're so excited and can't wait to see you here 🤩
Putnam Palooza – FREE Community Event! - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Palooza is coming to you this spring: May 10th at the Putnam Museum and Science Center as a FREE community event!
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May 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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This is on Saturday! We're so excited and can't wait to see you here 🤩
This is on Saturday! We're so excited and can't wait to see you here 🤩
Calling all Filmmakers! Our 48-Hour Film Challenge is BACK this year! Sign up to secure your spot for this October opportunity: www.putnam.org/48-hour-film...
48-Hour Film Challenge - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Museum is seeking creative film teams to write, film, and edit a movie, from a prompt, in 48 only hours!
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April 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Calling all Filmmakers! Our 48-Hour Film Challenge is BACK this year! Sign up to secure your spot for this October opportunity: www.putnam.org/48-hour-film...
Tomorrow is Chemistry for Kids! This drop in demonstration is open to ALL and FREE with Museum Admission! 2pm-3pm. See ya there 🤩
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Chemistry For Kids - Putnam Museum
Enjoy engaging learning opportunities with our drop-in Chemistry for Kids workshops, led by Dr. Andy Axup from St Ambrose University
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April 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Tomorrow is Chemistry for Kids! This drop in demonstration is open to ALL and FREE with Museum Admission! 2pm-3pm. See ya there 🤩
www.putnam.org/experiments-...
www.putnam.org/experiments-...
Mark your calendars! May 10th is our FREE Spring Festival: Putnam Palooza! Swing by to enjoy a massive celebration with our partners and neighbors
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Putnam Palooza – FREE Community Event! - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Palooza is coming to you this spring: May 10th at the Putnam Museum and Science Center as a FREE community event!
www.putnam.org
April 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mark your calendars! May 10th is our FREE Spring Festival: Putnam Palooza! Swing by to enjoy a massive celebration with our partners and neighbors
www.putnam.org/putnam-paloo...
www.putnam.org/putnam-paloo...
Our Putnam Summer Camps are starting to sell out!
Give your child the gift of summer fun and STEM opportunities - for less than the cost of a babysitter.
Follow the link to sign up: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Give your child the gift of summer fun and STEM opportunities - for less than the cost of a babysitter.
Follow the link to sign up: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Summer Camps - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Education offers a diverse selection of full day and half day summer camps for kids from kindergarten through sixth grade.
www.putnam.org
April 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our Putnam Summer Camps are starting to sell out!
Give your child the gift of summer fun and STEM opportunities - for less than the cost of a babysitter.
Follow the link to sign up: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
Give your child the gift of summer fun and STEM opportunities - for less than the cost of a babysitter.
Follow the link to sign up: www.putnam.org/summer-camps/
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS! Our sign-up is officially open for this year's Garbage Glam Fashion Show. Cash prizes available for winners in both Avant Garde and Ready-to-Wear categories.
Register here: www.putnam.org/garbage-glam/
Register here: www.putnam.org/garbage-glam/
Garbage Glam 2025 - Call For Artists - Putnam Museum
The Putnam Museum is seeking artists & designers for our third annual recycling fashion show, Garbage Glam on September 27.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS! Our sign-up is officially open for this year's Garbage Glam Fashion Show. Cash prizes available for winners in both Avant Garde and Ready-to-Wear categories.
Register here: www.putnam.org/garbage-glam/
Register here: www.putnam.org/garbage-glam/
For the March Putnam Guild Tea, we are excited to present “Travels in Tibet.” Join us for an afternoon of fun, learning and tea with delicious cookies. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our Putnam Guild members.
See you on Thursday, March 27th at 1pm ~
See you on Thursday, March 27th at 1pm ~
March 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
For the March Putnam Guild Tea, we are excited to present “Travels in Tibet.” Join us for an afternoon of fun, learning and tea with delicious cookies. This event is free and open to the public, thanks to our Putnam Guild members.
See you on Thursday, March 27th at 1pm ~
See you on Thursday, March 27th at 1pm ~
On Thursday, March 20th, our featured presenters will be Sherry Roberts and Kris Sherman, volunteers at the Davenport Schools Museum. They will be discussing the history of the Davenport School District - drinks at 5, talk at 5:30! Free with museum admission ($5 OFF after 3:30)
March 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
On Thursday, March 20th, our featured presenters will be Sherry Roberts and Kris Sherman, volunteers at the Davenport Schools Museum. They will be discussing the history of the Davenport School District - drinks at 5, talk at 5:30! Free with museum admission ($5 OFF after 3:30)
On our GIANT Screen next week for multiple showtimes: Wicked! 💫
Thursday, March 20th @ 7PM
Friday, March 21st @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Saturday, March 22nd @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, March 23rd @ 3PM
Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for youth, students, seniors, and military
Thursday, March 20th @ 7PM
Friday, March 21st @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Saturday, March 22nd @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, March 23rd @ 3PM
Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for youth, students, seniors, and military
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
On our GIANT Screen next week for multiple showtimes: Wicked! 💫
Thursday, March 20th @ 7PM
Friday, March 21st @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Saturday, March 22nd @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, March 23rd @ 3PM
Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for youth, students, seniors, and military
Thursday, March 20th @ 7PM
Friday, March 21st @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Saturday, March 22nd @ 2PM & 6:30PM
Sunday, March 23rd @ 3PM
Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for youth, students, seniors, and military
The Akwaaba: Journey to West Africa is coming to a close on Sunday, March 16th!
Don't miss your last chance to see this incredible collection, co-curated by Nana Ouro-Agoro, the President and CEO of Akwaaba QC 🙌
Don't miss your last chance to see this incredible collection, co-curated by Nana Ouro-Agoro, the President and CEO of Akwaaba QC 🙌
March 7, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Akwaaba: Journey to West Africa is coming to a close on Sunday, March 16th!
Don't miss your last chance to see this incredible collection, co-curated by Nana Ouro-Agoro, the President and CEO of Akwaaba QC 🙌
Don't miss your last chance to see this incredible collection, co-curated by Nana Ouro-Agoro, the President and CEO of Akwaaba QC 🙌
It's FunBundle Friday- use code MARFUN for 25% OFF when you purchase a FunBundle today! 🍀🐦🌧
Learn more and get yours at www.funbundleqc.com
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March 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It's FunBundle Friday- use code MARFUN for 25% OFF when you purchase a FunBundle today! 🍀🐦🌧
Learn more and get yours at www.funbundleqc.com
Learn more and get yours at www.funbundleqc.com
Sunday the 16th we'll have a sensory-friendly showing of Wild Robot in our GIANT Screen Theater! 1pm. $5 tickets thanks to Autism Society of the Quad Cities.
Learn more about sensory-friendly movies at the Putnam here: www.putnam.org/events/the-w...
Learn more about sensory-friendly movies at the Putnam here: www.putnam.org/events/the-w...
The Wild Robot (Sensory Friendly) - Putnam Museum
March 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Sometimes, To Survive, You Must Become More Than You Were Programmed To Be. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown's...
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March 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sunday the 16th we'll have a sensory-friendly showing of Wild Robot in our GIANT Screen Theater! 1pm. $5 tickets thanks to Autism Society of the Quad Cities.
Learn more about sensory-friendly movies at the Putnam here: www.putnam.org/events/the-w...
Learn more about sensory-friendly movies at the Putnam here: www.putnam.org/events/the-w...
Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion is our new temporary exhibit! Be immersed in a jungle atmosphere, learn about Ancient Mayan culture, explore fields like astromathematics, biology, and cryptography, and solve the mystery of the priceless jade necklace!
This exhibit is open until June 1st
This exhibit is open until June 1st
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion is our new temporary exhibit! Be immersed in a jungle atmosphere, learn about Ancient Mayan culture, explore fields like astromathematics, biology, and cryptography, and solve the mystery of the priceless jade necklace!
This exhibit is open until June 1st
This exhibit is open until June 1st
History on Tap is coming up on February 20th! www.putnam.org/events/histo...
History On Tap: St. Elizabeth Hospital Fire - Putnam Museum
February 20th, we’ll be serving up a fascinating history talk, all while you enjoy a beverage in our indoor balcony space.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
History on Tap is coming up on February 20th! www.putnam.org/events/histo...
Larry Lockwood, from the Northern Cheyenne Nation, will be in the Black Earth | Big River exhibit this Saturday at 11am and 1pm to perform Storytime Drumming! This is FREE with museum admission
February 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Larry Lockwood, from the Northern Cheyenne Nation, will be in the Black Earth | Big River exhibit this Saturday at 11am and 1pm to perform Storytime Drumming! This is FREE with museum admission
Get the crafting gang back together this Thursday night with our crafting-friendly showing of the 1994 Little Women on the GIANT Screen. Lights will be lowered instead of off, with chit chat and movement around the theater welcome!
Learn more here: www.putnam.org/events/littl...
Learn more here: www.putnam.org/events/littl...
Little Women (1994) - Crafting Friendly Showing - Putnam Museum
January 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - The Story That Has Lived In Our Hearts For Generations Louisa May Alcott's autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts ...
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January 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Get the crafting gang back together this Thursday night with our crafting-friendly showing of the 1994 Little Women on the GIANT Screen. Lights will be lowered instead of off, with chit chat and movement around the theater welcome!
Learn more here: www.putnam.org/events/littl...
Learn more here: www.putnam.org/events/littl...
Interstellar is on the GIANT Screen this Thursday at 7! And don't forget to see the Hubble Space Telescope exhibit while you're here 🤩
Get tickets ahead of time: www.putnam.org/events/inter...
Get tickets ahead of time: www.putnam.org/events/inter...
Interstellar (2014) - Putnam Museum
January 23, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Mankind's Next Step Will Be Our Greatest In the near future around the American Midwest, Cooper, an ex-science engineer and pilot, is tied to his farming land w...
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January 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Interstellar is on the GIANT Screen this Thursday at 7! And don't forget to see the Hubble Space Telescope exhibit while you're here 🤩
Get tickets ahead of time: www.putnam.org/events/inter...
Get tickets ahead of time: www.putnam.org/events/inter...
We have an out of this world week with multiple shows in the Discovery Dome Immersive Planetarium and Pop Astronomy here to talk about sunspots at 1 and 3:30 on Wednesday!
Thursday is Hidden Figures on the GIANT Screen 🚀
+ the Hubble exhibit is still here until Jan. 26!
www.putnam.org/events/
Thursday is Hidden Figures on the GIANT Screen 🚀
+ the Hubble exhibit is still here until Jan. 26!
www.putnam.org/events/
January 13, 2025 at 7:18 PM
We have an out of this world week with multiple shows in the Discovery Dome Immersive Planetarium and Pop Astronomy here to talk about sunspots at 1 and 3:30 on Wednesday!
Thursday is Hidden Figures on the GIANT Screen 🚀
+ the Hubble exhibit is still here until Jan. 26!
www.putnam.org/events/
Thursday is Hidden Figures on the GIANT Screen 🚀
+ the Hubble exhibit is still here until Jan. 26!
www.putnam.org/events/
Save the Date! Our 2025 Gala is happening Saturday, February 22nd. You'll have exclusive, sneak-peak access to the brand new Vault and spend the evening exploring, indulging, and supporting the Putnam through a wine pull, auction, costume contest, and more! Learn more here: www.putnam.org/gala-2025/
Time Travelers Ball: 2025 Gala - Putnam Museum
Join the Putnam Museum and Science Center in their annual Gala to raise funds and toasts. This year is centered around Time Travel
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January 9, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Save the Date! Our 2025 Gala is happening Saturday, February 22nd. You'll have exclusive, sneak-peak access to the brand new Vault and spend the evening exploring, indulging, and supporting the Putnam through a wine pull, auction, costume contest, and more! Learn more here: www.putnam.org/gala-2025/
Ever wanted to travel to Greece? Well, now's your chance!
After all the fun we had in Egypt last year, we thought, "wouldn't it be cool to have spanakopita in Mykonos? (And again in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, on a boat in the Aegean...)" Follow for more info: www.putnam.org/greece-2025/
After all the fun we had in Egypt last year, we thought, "wouldn't it be cool to have spanakopita in Mykonos? (And again in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, on a boat in the Aegean...)" Follow for more info: www.putnam.org/greece-2025/
Travel To Greece - Putnam Museum
Travel to Greece with the Putnam Museum, where you can kick back and learn all about the culture from land and by cruise!
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December 31, 2024 at 4:28 PM
Ever wanted to travel to Greece? Well, now's your chance!
After all the fun we had in Egypt last year, we thought, "wouldn't it be cool to have spanakopita in Mykonos? (And again in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, on a boat in the Aegean...)" Follow for more info: www.putnam.org/greece-2025/
After all the fun we had in Egypt last year, we thought, "wouldn't it be cool to have spanakopita in Mykonos? (And again in Athens, Olympia, Mycenae, on a boat in the Aegean...)" Follow for more info: www.putnam.org/greece-2025/