Are you a teen?
Science – and so much more – is cool at the Putnam! Make your own stop motion movie in our Fab Lab Animation Station then post it to our Facebook page and see how many likes you can get! Or you can take a selfie that’s gone back in time in our
Black Earth | Big River exhibit. Better yet, grab your friends and enjoy a documentary film 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.
• Download the
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.
Movies
Our National Geographic GIANT screen really is GIANT: at over 6 stories tall, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Check out what’s playing now! (PS: it’s great for date night!)
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