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OMg! Elements of Surprise
Discover the weird and wonderful Periodic Table with the original Putnam exhibit, OMg! Elements of Surprise!
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Play: The Story of Toys
From ancient times to today, children have played with toys! Explore the role of toys and play in society through the Putnam-original exhibit, Play...
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Birds and You
Birds and You examines the role we all can play in protecting and preserving the birds we see every day in our backyards and fields.
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Faces of the Past
Faces of the Past is an original Putnam exhibit that explores portraiture around the world and across time as a reflection of self-identity...
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Explore Science
Science Galleries
Areas of the Science Center are open Sat-Sun from 10am-5pm. An inspiring, hands-on experience for everyone!
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Uncover History
River, Prairie & People
River, Prairie and People takes visitors back in time as they discover what the Quad Cities was like for its earliest inhabitants, and how the...
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Unearthing Ancient Egypt
Unearthing Ancient Egypt will be closed to visitors from January 14-March 2021 to allow for the tomb to be freshened up. Thank you for your...
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Uwé Warúmi
Uwe’ Warumi (pronounced Oo-way Wah roomey – the Trading Place − while enjoyable for all visitors, was especially designed for children ages 4-10...
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Discover the natural world
Black Earth | Big River
Cross over the bridge and let the River guide you through the natural habitats of the Quad Cities area. Explore wetlands, woodlands, prairies and...
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Hall of Mammals
Explore the world of mammals at the Putnam!
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Fossils and Minerals
These spaces feature rotating displays from our rock, mineral and gem collections and our paleontology collections.
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Ocean Experience
Learn about underwater habitats in Ocean Experience!
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