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Upcoming Events

Sensory-Friendly Flight of the Butterflies

Sensory-Friendly Flight of the Butterflies

An Amazing Journey​ The monarch butterfly weighs less than a penny, yet makes one of the longest migrations on Earth! You can follow this journey…
June 14, 2026    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Slice of History: Trivia Night

Slice of History: Trivia Night

Trivia Night at the Putnam Friday, June 26 | Civic Season Event This summer, history isn’t just something you read about, it’s something you experience.…
June 26, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hamilton: An American Musical

Hamilton: An American Musical

Don't Miss Your Shot, on the GIANT Screen Experience the revolutionary phenomenon Hamilton like never before, larger than life on the Putnam GIANT Screen, as…
July 16, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
BIX JAZZ SOCIETY CONCERT

BIX JAZZ SOCIETY CONCERT

Bix Lives! The Putnam is excited to announce that the Chicago Cellar Boys will be performing live in the Putnam Grand Lobby, as part of…
July 30, 2026    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dino Days 2026

Dino Days 2026

Save the Date! Join us for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam's Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, come…
August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026    
All Day
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The Putnam Museum will

CLOSE EARLY ON APRIL 18.

We will close early Saturday, April 18 at 3 pm for a private event. Join us Sunday for regular hours.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather

We plan resume normal hours on Tuesday (3/17). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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