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Upcoming Events

Pre-K Story Time: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur

Pre-K Story Time: If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur

Dinosaur Discoveries If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur by Linda Bailey Stomp into story time with If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur! Young…
August 26, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Smithsonian Lecture

Smithsonian Lecture

Between Hope and History: Curating America at 250 with Dr. Abeer Saha As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution’s flagship exhibition, "American…
September 3, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Junior Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Junior Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Build Smart. Create Big. Start the Year Strong! Kick off the school year with creativity and imagination at Leggo Back to School LEGO Camp! Campers…
September 5, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kinder Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Kinder Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Build Smart. Create Big. Start the Year Strong! Kick off the school year with creativity and imagination at Leggo Back to School LEGO Camp! Campers…
September 5, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Putnam Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Putnam Explorers: Leggo Back to School

Build Smart. Create Big. Start the Year Strong! Kick off the school year with creativity and imagination at Leggo Back to School LEGO Camp! Campers…
September 5, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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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