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Putnam Palooza '26
Plan to join us for our second annual community event filled with cultural performances, live music, food trucks, crafts, family friendly activities and so much more!
Learn More!
Kaleidoscope Odyssey
Step inside a dazzling world of color, light, and reflection!
Learn More!
Family Discovery Center
A new space for our youngest museum explorers!
Learn More!
Unlocking the Vault.
Explore more of the Putnam's 250,000 item collection than ever before in the new Putnam Vault! With floor to ceiling glass storage, interactives and more the Vault is an experience like none other.
Learn More
Get Lost In A World of Exploration
Set your course for an unforgettable experience of discovery and fun.
Start Your Journey
Quad City Innovators
Find inspiration amongst inventive, innovative and trail blazing Quad Citizens. World changing ideas can happen anywhere and these people proved it can happen right here in the Quad Cities.
Do you have what it takes?
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING
Lunch & Learn
April 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chemistry For Kids: April Workshop
April 25, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Smithsonian Lecture
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Putnam Explorers: Nature
May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Junior Explorers: Nature
May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Member Only Special Science Days: Star Wars Day
May 4, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Putnam Palooza '26
May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Kinder Explorers: Nature
May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Travel to Japan 2027 Informational Meeting
May 20, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
History On Tap: Iowa Juneteenth
May 21, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chemistry For Kids: May Workshop
May 23, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pre-K Story Time: Diary of a Worm
May 27, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Putnam Museum Guild Mystery Trip
June 5, 2026
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Dino Days 2026
August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026
All Day
Pre-K Story Time: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur
August 26, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Rosie Revere, Engineer
September 23, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Pumpkin Jack
October 28, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Bear Says Thanks
November 25, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Polar Express Pajama Party
December 17, 2026 - December 20, 2026
12:00 am
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EXHIBITS, GALLERIES & MORE
SCIENCE CENTER EXHIBITS
Learn How & Why Things Work
Family Discovery Center
A warm, inviting space designed to strengthen family connections through shared exploration, play, and discovery.
Weather Center
Make Some Weather! Step into the Weather Center Gallery and be transported into the fascinating realm of meteorology. From learning…
>>
Explore More
about science
NATURAL WORLD EXHIBITS
Explore The World Around You
Putnam Dino Expedition
A Triceratops is Heading To the Quad Cities! Donate Now! https://youtu.be/7vTVTdm34fY We are trilled to announce our plans to bring…
The Greater Kudu
The Greater Kudu, also known as the Grey Ghost due to its elusive nature, is a large antelope found in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is one of the tallest antelopes, standing up to 1.2 meters at the shoulder, and can weigh up to 315kg. The males have impressive…
>>
Explore More
about natural world exhibits
HISTORY GALLERIES
Our Stories & World Cultures
Artifacts & Archives: Episode 2
Black Hawk Treaty and the LeClaires What put Antoine and Marguerite LeClaire in the right place at the right time…
Violins of Hope
Violins of Hope is an internationally acclaimed exhibition that brings restored Holocaust-era instruments, and the stories behind them, to communities around the world.
>>
Explore More
about history
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Elements of Lifelong Learning
Travel to Japan 2027 Informational Meeting
Travel to Japan with the Putnam Museum Wednesday, May 205:30 pm | Putnam Museum Have you ever dreamed of traveling…
Private Tours
Go Beyond the Exhibit Labels Discover the Putnam Museum and Science Center like never before. We are excited to offer…
>>
Explore More
about education
GIANT SCREEN THEATER
Movies and Show Times
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CONNECT
THANK YOU TO OUR
BUSINESS BOOSTER OF THE WEEK!
We deeply appreciate business partners like E & H Restoration for their ongoing commitment to supporting the Putnam’s mission!
Celebrate 60 Years on Division St. with Throwback 1964 Prices!
Thursday, October 3 – Saturday, October 5
Admission is only $0.25 for Adults and $0.10 for youth!
See Upcoming Events!
Please Note: We will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 5-9.
We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/10). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!
We will be CLOSED on New Year's Day.
We return to our normal hours Friday, January 2 at 10 am.
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission will be closed all day Sunday, December 17!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Saturday, December 16 at 1 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Friday, December 15 at 1 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Thursday, December 14 at 4 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The Holiday Tradition Is Back!
December 14 through 17
Get Your Tickets Today!
Choose A Membership!
They Were Warned… They Are Doomed…
See Friday the 13th on our GIANT screen October 13!
Get Your Tickets Now!
Join Us Today!
Purchase any Putnam Membership* between
Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025
and receive a $20 Putnam Gift Card!
Sign Up Now!
The Putnam Museum will
CLOSE EARLY ON APRIL 18.
We will close early Saturday, April 18 at 3 pm for a private event. Join us Sunday for regular hours.
Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather
We plan resume normal hours on Tuesday (3/17). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!
Skip to content
Skip to content
Putnam Palooza '26
Plan to join us for our second annual community event filled with cultural performances, live music, food trucks, crafts, family friendly activities and so much more!
Learn More!
Kaleidoscope Odyssey
Step inside a dazzling world of color, light, and reflection!
Learn More!
Family Discovery Center
A new space for our youngest museum explorers!
Learn More!
Unlocking the Vault.
Explore more of the Putnam's 250,000 item collection than ever before in the new Putnam Vault! With floor to ceiling glass storage, interactives and more the Vault is an experience like none other.
Learn More
Get Lost In A World of Exploration
Set your course for an unforgettable experience of discovery and fun.
Start Your Journey
Quad City Innovators
Find inspiration amongst inventive, innovative and trail blazing Quad Citizens. World changing ideas can happen anywhere and these people proved it can happen right here in the Quad Cities.
Do you have what it takes?
SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING
Lunch & Learn
April 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chemistry For Kids: April Workshop
April 25, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Smithsonian Lecture
April 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Putnam Explorers: Nature
May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Junior Explorers: Nature
May 2, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Member Only Special Science Days: Star Wars Day
May 4, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Putnam Palooza '26
May 9, 2026
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Kinder Explorers: Nature
May 16, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Travel to Japan 2027 Informational Meeting
May 20, 2026
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
History On Tap: Iowa Juneteenth
May 21, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Chemistry For Kids: May Workshop
May 23, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pre-K Story Time: Diary of a Worm
May 27, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Putnam Museum Guild Mystery Trip
June 5, 2026
7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Dino Days 2026
August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026
All Day
Pre-K Story Time: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur
August 26, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Rosie Revere, Engineer
September 23, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Pumpkin Jack
October 28, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Bear Says Thanks
November 25, 2026
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Polar Express Pajama Party
December 17, 2026 - December 20, 2026
12:00 am
View All Events
EXHIBITS, GALLERIES & MORE
SCIENCE CENTER EXHIBITS
Learn How & Why Things Work
Family Discovery Center
A warm, inviting space designed to strengthen family connections through shared exploration, play, and discovery.
Weather Center
Make Some Weather! Step into the Weather Center Gallery and be transported into the fascinating realm of meteorology. From learning…
>>
Explore More
about science
NATURAL WORLD EXHIBITS
Explore The World Around You
Putnam Dino Expedition
A Triceratops is Heading To the Quad Cities! Donate Now! https://youtu.be/7vTVTdm34fY We are trilled to announce our plans to bring…
The Greater Kudu
The Greater Kudu, also known as the Grey Ghost due to its elusive nature, is a large antelope found in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is one of the tallest antelopes, standing up to 1.2 meters at the shoulder, and can weigh up to 315kg. The males have impressive…
>>
Explore More
about natural world exhibits
HISTORY GALLERIES
Our Stories & World Cultures
Artifacts & Archives: Episode 2
Black Hawk Treaty and the LeClaires What put Antoine and Marguerite LeClaire in the right place at the right time…
Violins of Hope
Violins of Hope is an internationally acclaimed exhibition that brings restored Holocaust-era instruments, and the stories behind them, to communities around the world.
>>
Explore More
about history
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Elements of Lifelong Learning
Travel to Japan 2027 Informational Meeting
Travel to Japan with the Putnam Museum Wednesday, May 205:30 pm | Putnam Museum Have you ever dreamed of traveling…
Private Tours
Go Beyond the Exhibit Labels Discover the Putnam Museum and Science Center like never before. We are excited to offer…
>>
Explore More
about education
GIANT SCREEN THEATER
Movies and Show Times
Loading...
CONNECT
THANK YOU TO OUR
BUSINESS BOOSTER OF THE WEEK!
We deeply appreciate business partners like E & H Restoration for their ongoing commitment to supporting the Putnam’s mission!
Celebrate 60 Years on Division St. with Throwback 1964 Prices!
Thursday, October 3 – Saturday, October 5
Admission is only $0.25 for Adults and $0.10 for youth!
See Upcoming Events!
Please Note: We will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 5-9.
We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/10). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!
We will be CLOSED on New Year's Day.
We return to our normal hours Friday, January 2 at 10 am.
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission will be closed all day Sunday, December 17!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Saturday, December 16 at 1 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Friday, December 15 at 1 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The museum will be CLOSED for the
Polar Express Pajama Party
General Admission closes Thursday, December 14 at 4 pm
Still need tickets to the Polar Express Pajama Party?
Tickets still available for today!
Get Your Tickets Today!
The Holiday Tradition Is Back!
December 14 through 17
Get Your Tickets Today!
Choose A Membership!
They Were Warned… They Are Doomed…
See Friday the 13th on our GIANT screen October 13!
Get Your Tickets Now!
Join Us Today!
Purchase any Putnam Membership* between
Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, 2025
and receive a $20 Putnam Gift Card!
Sign Up Now!
The Putnam Museum will
CLOSE EARLY ON APRIL 18.
We will close early Saturday, April 18 at 3 pm for a private event. Join us Sunday for regular hours.
Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather
We plan resume normal hours on Tuesday (3/17). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!
Skip to content