Events - 19 Dec 2024

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Polar Express Pajama Party

Polar Express Pajama Party

All Aboard the QC Holiday Tradition! The beloved Polar Express Pajama Party tradition is back at the Putnam! Plan to join us for four days…
December 19, 2024 - December 22, 2024    
12:00 am
T. Rex

T. Rex

Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this…
December 19, 2024    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Space: A New Frontier

Space: A New Frontier

The Next Space Age Is Now An entire generation came of age with the indescribable awe of landing on the Moon — and the ensuing…
December 19, 2024    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Flight of the Butterflies

Flight of the Butterflies

The film covers Dr. Fred Urquhart's nearly 40-year-long scientific investigation into the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), tracking the details of what is considered one of…
December 19, 2024    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Putnam Guild Tea - RIHS Chamber Singers

Putnam Guild Tea - RIHS Chamber Singers

Listen to the RIHS Chamber Singers For the December Putnam Guild Tea we are excited to present Rock Island High School's Chamber Singers, under the…
December 19, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Space: A New Frontier

Space: A New Frontier

The Next Space Age Is Now An entire generation came of age with the indescribable awe of landing on the Moon — and the ensuing…
December 19, 2024    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Polar Express (Pajama Party)

The Polar Express (Pajama Party)

All Aboard the Polar Express! The beloved Polar Express Pajama Party tradition is back: Join us for holiday fun featuring a hot cocoa bar, face painting, crafts, ornaments, Lights…
December 19, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 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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