Are you a kid?
There’s always something new to see and fun to do at the Putnam – you’ll never get bored! Interact with a robot, dig for dinosaur bones and launch rockets! Or check out ancient mummies and catch a movie in our National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater!
Things that may be of interest to you
Featured Exhibit
RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?
Through science, history and cultural study, the Putnam's newest exhibit encourages visitors to explore human variation and its impact on our lives.
RACE: Are We So Different? aims to help visitors of all ages better understand the origins and manifestations of race and racism in everyday life by investigating race and challenging its misconceptions through the framework of science.
OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME! Learn more.
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Educators Guide (Grades 6 - 12)
THE GREAT COLLECTORS & YOU
Find out whether that item in your collection is fossilized sea coral, a piece of bone or something unexpected with the interactive exhibit
The Great Collectors & YOU! Learn about the collectors who were early contributors to the Putnam and discover how YOU can engage in responsible collecting!
OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME! Learn more.
Science Center
Our
Science Center makes hands-on learning exciting! Open year round, our center includes 45+ interactive experiences that make science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts fun for visitors of all ages.
Fab Lab
Our state of the art
Hubbell-Waterman Fabrication Laboratory is so awesome! Complete with 3D printers, vinyl cutters, laser printer and a VEX robot, learn how you can experience this for yourself here! Check out our events calendar for special happenings!
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