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Putnam Explorers: Chemistry


March 7, 2026    

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…

Junior Explorers: Chemistry


March 14, 2026    

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…

Member Only Special Science Days: Pi Day


March 14, 2026    

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Math in Motion Special Science Days: Pi Day Saturday, March 14  |   3 pm – 5 pm Member Exclusive Event It’s time to celebrate the…

Grades 1-2: Nocturnal Nature


March 16, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explore the Outdoors! Explore the outdoors through fun, hands-on activities. Campers will enjoy crafts and outdoor games while discovering plants, animals, and the world around them. March…

Grades 3-5: K-Pop STEM


March 16, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Train like a True Warrior! Inspired by the popular “K-Pop Demon Hunters” film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA…

Pre-K and K: Color Factory


March 16, 2026    

10:00 am – 11:00 am

A World of Color & Curiosity! Step into Color Factory, a playful preschool camp inspired by the ever-changing patterns of kaleidoscopes. Young learners will explore…

Grades 1-2: Camp K-Pop STEM


March 17, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Train Like a True Warrior! Inspired by the popular “K-Pop Demon Hunters” film, this camp will spark fierce friendship, fashion, and experimentation. Experiment with SODA…

Grades 3-5: KaleidoSpring


March 17, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Experiment with Kaleidoscopes! Campers explore how light, reflection, symmetry, and patterns work by building and experimenting with kaleidoscopes, connecting physics and visual art in a spring-inspired…

Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering


March 18, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Build, Imagine, And Explore! Get ready to build, imagine, and explore at LEGO® Adventure Camp! This hands-on camp invites young builders to create, experiment, and…

Grades 3-5: Plant Party


March 18, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Calling All Plant Lovers! Calling botanists, green thumbers, and plant lovers alike! Come along as we learn about the plant life-cycle, Iowa-native flora, successful gardening,…

Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather


March 18, 2026    

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Putnam Museum! Wicked Weather is a whimsical preschool camp inspired by the Wizard…

Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring


March 19, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Explore the Wonder of Spring! Explore the wonder of spring as we learn about the magical ways of nature! We will read classic springtime fairytales…

Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys


March 19, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Spring into Coding! Spring into coding with Dash, the Putnam’s smart and interactive robot. Program Dash to show a rainbow of colors, parade around the Putnam,…

History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story


March 19, 2026    

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

A Legacy of Strength and Sport Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a…

Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends


March 20, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Uncover the Marvels of the Sea! Dive into a day of ocean-inspired adventure! Through creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration, children will uncover the marvels of…

Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM


March 20, 2026    

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fly, Create, Explore! Explore flight, pollinators, and get ready to have an egg-celent time in this Spring STEAM camp! Campers will engineer flying devices, craft a…

Pre-K and K: Slime Time


March 20, 2026    

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Y2K Fun! Get ready for Slime Time, a playful preschool camp inspired by Y2K nostalgia and creative connection. Young learners and their grown-up will explore…

Kinder Explorers: Chemistry


March 21, 2026    

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…

Pre-K Story Time: Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!


March 25, 2026    

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Grow, Dig, Discover Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! by Candace Fleming Get ready for giggles and garden fun with Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Following the story, children will…

Chemistry For Kids: March Workshop


March 28, 2026    

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on March 28th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…

Events on March 7, 2026

Putnam Explorers: Chemistry


March 7, 2026  

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Events on March 14, 2026

Junior Explorers: Chemistry


March 14, 2026  

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Member Only Special Science Days: Pi Day


March 14, 2026  

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Events on March 16, 2026

Grades 1-2: Nocturnal Nature


March 16, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 3-5: K-Pop STEM


March 16, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pre-K and K: Color Factory


March 16, 2026  

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Events on March 17, 2026

Grades 1-2: Camp K-Pop STEM


March 17, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 3-5: KaleidoSpring


March 17, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Events on March 18, 2026

Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering


March 18, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 3-5: Plant Party


March 18, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather


March 18, 2026  

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Events on March 19, 2026

Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring


March 19, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys


March 19, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story


March 19, 2026  

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Events on March 20, 2026

Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends


March 20, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM


March 20, 2026  

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pre-K and K: Slime Time


March 20, 2026  

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Events on March 21, 2026

Kinder Explorers: Chemistry


March 21, 2026  

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Events on March 25, 2026

Pre-K Story Time: Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!


March 25, 2026  

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Events on March 28, 2026

Chemistry For Kids: March Workshop


March 28, 2026  

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm








Upcoming Events at the Putnam

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The Putnam Museum is

CLOSED FOR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE

We will be closed today, Saturday Dec 13 and Sunday, Dec 14 for a private event. Join us Monday for regular hours.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather

We will resume normal hours on Sunday (11/30). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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