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Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering

Grades 1-2: Bricklab: Engineering

Build, Imagine, And Explore! Get ready to build, imagine, and explore at LEGO® Adventure Camp! This hands-on camp invites young builders to create, experiment, and…
March 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades 3-5: Plant Party

Grades 3-5: Plant Party

Calling All Plant Lovers! Calling botanists, green thumbers, and plant lovers alike! Come along as we learn about the plant life-cycle, Iowa-native flora, successful gardening,…
March 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather

Pre-K and K: Wicked Weather

Follow the Yellow Brick Road! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Putnam Museum! Wicked Weather is a whimsical preschool camp inspired by the Wizard…
March 18, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring

Grades 1-2: Spellbound Spring

Explore the Wonder of Spring! Explore the wonder of spring as we learn about the magical ways of nature! We will read classic springtime fairytales…
March 19, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys

Grades 3-5: Spring Tech Toys

Spring into Coding! Spring into coding with Dash, the Putnam's smart and interactive robot. Program Dash to show a rainbow of colors, parade around the Putnam,…
March 19, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story

History on Tap: The Solomon Butler Story

A Legacy of Strength and Sport Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a…
March 19, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends

Grades 1-2: Ocean Friends

Uncover the Marvels of the Sea! Dive into a day of ocean-inspired adventure! Through creativity, imagination, and hands-on exploration, children will uncover the marvels of…
March 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM

Grades 3-5: Spring STEAM

Fly, Create, Explore! Explore flight, pollinators, and get ready to have an egg-celent time in this Spring STEAM camp! Campers will engineer flying devices, craft a…
March 20, 2026    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pre-K and K: Slime Time

Pre-K and K: Slime Time

Y2K Fun! Get ready for Slime Time, a playful preschool camp inspired by Y2K nostalgia and creative connection. Young learners and their grown-up will explore…
March 20, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Kinder Explorers: Chemistry

Kinder Explorers: Chemistry

Science in Action! Dive into exciting experiments led by museum educators. Through hands-on activities, kids explore chemical reactions and scientific concepts in a fun, interactive…
March 21, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Putnam Museum is

CLOSED FOR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE

We will be closed today, Saturday Dec 13 and Sunday, Dec 14 for a private event. Join us Monday for regular hours.

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

We will resume normal hours on Sunday (11/30). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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