Dino Days 2025

Putnam Dino Days at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA.

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Step Back In Time

Join us for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam’s Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, uncover treasures at the Fossil Dig, unleash your inner artist with Face Painting, capture memories at the Photo Booth, and immerse yourself in Dinosaur Fun galore!
Dino Days at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, IA..

Your Dino Day ticket also includes your choice of the thrilling movie T. Rex or Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D), playing in 3D at the Giant Screen Theater. And who knows, you might just have a close encounter with a dinosaur. Get ready for a prehistoric party like no other at Putnam’s Dino Days!

Saturday, May 31 & Sunday, June 1
Larder Balcony & GIANT Screen Theater

Film Schedule

Saturday May 31 (10 am – 6 pm)
11 AM T. Rex 3D
12 PM Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D)
1 PM T. Rex
2 PM Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D)
3 PM T. Rex 3D
4 PM Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D)

Sunday June 1 (10 am – 5 pm)
10 am – 12 pm Sensory Friendly Dino Park
12 PM SENSORY FRIENDLY – Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D)
1 PM T. Rex 3D
2 PM Jurassic Double Feature (The Lost World & Return to the Lost World 3D)
3 PM T. Rex 3D
4 PM Dinosaurs Alive 3D

Tickets $18 | Members $9
VIP Tickets $35
VIP Tickets include a Dino Expedition T Shirt, Mini Dig kit, Access to our VIP space which includes exclusive access to try our Putnam Virtual Reality!

Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets include choice of movie
& entrance to the Dino Park

Thank you to our Dino Days sponsor The Family Credit Union

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!*

*Volunteers must have background check performed by the Putnam Museum before start date.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 8 -12.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/13). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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