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Junior Explorers: Nature

Junior Explorers: Nature

Explore the Wild Side of Science! Discover the beauty of the outdoors through hands-on exploration of plants, animals, and ecosystems. Through guided activities, develop environmental…
May 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Putnam Palooza '26

Putnam Palooza '26

Putnam's Community Block Party 2026! Plan to join us for our second annual Putnam Palooza! Putnam Palooza '26 will be filled with community partners, cultural…
May 9, 2026    
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Kinder Explorers: Nature

Kinder Explorers: Nature

Explore the Wild Side of Science! Discover the beauty of the outdoors through hands-on exploration of plants, animals, and ecosystems. Through guided activities, develop environmental…
May 16, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Chemistry For Kids: May Workshop

Chemistry For Kids: May Workshop

Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on May 23rd at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
May 23, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Pre-K Story Time: Diary of a Worm

Pre-K Story Time: Diary of a Worm

Wiggly, Wonderful Worms Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin Dive underground with Diary of a Worm, a funny and relatable favorite. After the story,…
May 27, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
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, uncover…
August 15, 2026 - August 16, 2026    
All Day
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
Pre-K Story Time: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Pre-K Story Time: Rosie Revere, Engineer

Think Like an Engineer Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty Be inspired by creativity and perseverance with Rosie Revere, Engineer. After the story, children and…
September 23, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Pumpkin Jack

Pre-K Story Time: Pumpkin Jack

Pumpkin Science & Art Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell Celebrate the season with Pumpkin Jack, a story about change and growth. Children will create jack-o’-lantern…
October 28, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Pre-K Story Time: Bear Says Thanks

Pre-K Story Time: Bear Says Thanks

Sharing & Gratitude Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson Gather for a heartwarming story time with Bear Says Thanks, all about kindness and friendship. After…
November 25, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 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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