Are you a parent?
Family time is so important, so why not spend it in a place where you can learn and have fun together? When you visit, you can experience hands-on family time in our Science Center or travel to a faraway place in our National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater. Plan your visit to the Putnam today to experience it all – together!
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 a family affair! Dig for dinosaur bones, interact with a robot and learn about light, sound and motion and so much more. The Science Center opens up conversations about careers with your kids.
Exhibits
No matter when you and yours come to 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.
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