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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 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.
June 13, 2025 at 2:57 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...
May 21, 2025 at 3:05 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!
May 15, 2025 at 2:29 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 ~
March 25, 2025 at 3:41 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
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 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 🙌
March 7, 2025 at 9:58 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
March 7, 2025 at 3:40 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
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 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
February 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The Polar Express Pajama Party is quickly approaching, with two showings already sold out! Get tickets today: www.putnam.org/polar-expres...
December 5, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Sponsored Admission thanks to Quad Cities Cultural Trust runs until January 5th!

This means no-cost to our visitors who are encouraged to help support our Capital Campaign project 😍 you can check out renderings and learn more here: www.putnam.org/the-capital-...
November 19, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Come see the Hubble Space Telescope exhibit while it's traveling through Iowa! Open until January 26th 😍
November 15, 2024 at 10:18 PM