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Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour

Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour

Explore Our Civil Rights History The Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour is led by Ryan Saddler, the Director of the Chief Executive Officer of Friends…
July 27, 2026    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Bix Jazz Festival Concert

Bix Jazz Festival 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
Jurassic Park: Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE

Jurassic Park: Mystery Science Theater 200 Mil. BCE

Hold Onto Your Fossils! A One-of-a-Kind Movie Riffing Experience at the Putnam Museum Join the Putnam Museum & Science Center for a wildly entertaining special…
August 15, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Geek Squad Academy

Geek Squad Academy

Geek Squad Academy at the Putnam Museum Register for this FREE program today! Calling all future tech leaders! Geek Squad Academy is a hands-on technology…
August 19, 2026 - August 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Keynote & Film Screening: Inclusion in the Arts

Keynote & Film Screening: Inclusion in the Arts

Marlee Matlin Live at the Putnam Join us for an inspiring evening exploring accessibility, representation, and the power of arts and culture to create communities…
August 19, 2026    
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
I AM disABLED

I AM disABLED

Celebrating Talent Beyond Labels I AM disABLEd  follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their…
August 20, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
I AM disABLED

I AM disABLED

Celebrating Talent Beyond Labels I AM disABLEd  follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their…
August 21, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
I AM disABLED

I AM disABLED

Celebrating Talent Beyond Labels I AM disABLEd  follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their…
August 22, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
I AM disABLED

I AM disABLED

Celebrating Talent Beyond Labels I AM disABLEd  follows nine youth with disabilities as they stage the musical Seussical, stepping into the spotlight and proving their…
August 23, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 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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