Are you an educator?
Whether you’re looking to learn about Putnam
outreach programs or
field trips to visit our campus, we offer a well-rounded educational experience for students of all ages with our
permanent exhibits, hands-on
Science Center and
National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater. Plan your visit today!
NOTE: SCIENCE CENTER AND THEATER ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Things that may be of interest to you
Featured Exhibit
OMG! ELEMENTS OF SUPRISE
Discover the building blocks that shape YOUR WORLD through an all-new Putnam exhibit experience about the weird and wonderful Periodic Table! Elements are all around you; they make up EVERYTHING — the air we breathe, the water we drink, the earth we walk on AND YOU! Celebrate the Year of the Periodic Table and take an eye-opening tour through the Periodic Table of Elements — more than 150 years after its creation!
OPEN THROUGH 2020! Learn more.
Exhibits
No matter when you and your students visit, you’ll always be able to experience the Putnam’s
permanent exhibits! Travel to faraway lands, discover your roots, and immerse yourself in Iowa’s changing landscape all under one roof.
Science Center
Our
Science Center makes hands-on learning exciting, so get out of the classroom! Open year round, our center includes 45+ interactive experiences that make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts fun. Curriculums available through our education department to make it even more meaningful!
Movies
Students love movies; teachers love movies that matter. Never-before-seen documentaries suitable for all ages are what the Putnam’s GIANT screen is about.
Check out what’s playing now!
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