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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…
May 24, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Superpower Dogs

Superpower Dogs

SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-GIANT Screen documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train…
May 24, 2025    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 24, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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 24th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
May 24, 2025    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 24, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 24, 2025    
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

In mind-blowing IMAX® detail, unravel the enshrouded human time capsules that have become the most fascinating mystery of our time – Egypt's mummies. Probe ancient…
May 24, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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…
May 24, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 25, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Superpower Dogs

Superpower Dogs

SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-GIANT Screen documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train…
May 25, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
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…
May 25, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 25, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 25, 2025    
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
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…
May 26, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Superpower Dogs

Superpower Dogs

SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-GIANT Screen documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train…
May 26, 2025    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 26, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 26, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 26, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe takes audiences on an extraordinary journey deep into space in the cinematic medium that transports audiences like no other. With the full power…
May 26, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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…
May 26, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 27, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

In mind-blowing IMAX® detail, unravel the enshrouded human time capsules that have become the most fascinating mystery of our time – Egypt's mummies. Probe ancient…
May 27, 2025    
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 27, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 27, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Train Time

Train Time

Learn about the history, structure, and staff roles om the BNSF Railway system while enjoying breath-taking views and iconic scenery along one of BNSF's famous…
May 27, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
National Parks Adventure

National Parks Adventure

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive…
May 27, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 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…
May 27, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Train Time

Train Time

Learn about the history, structure, and staff roles om the BNSF Railway system while enjoying breath-taking views and iconic scenery along one of BNSF's famous…
May 28, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe takes audiences on an extraordinary journey deep into space in the cinematic medium that transports audiences like no other. With the full power…
May 28, 2025    
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…
May 28, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 28, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
National Parks Adventure

National Parks Adventure

Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National Parks Adventure takes audiences on the ultimate off-trail adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness. Immersive…
May 28, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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…
May 28, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 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…
May 29, 2025    
10:05 am - 10:50 am
Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Through breathtaking aerial footage, eye-opening personal stories, and remarkable historical perspective, Jerusalem takes viewers inside the heart of the ancient city in ways never seen before. This…
May 29, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Superpower Dogs

Superpower Dogs

SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-GIANT Screen documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train…
May 29, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Train Time

Train Time

Learn about the history, structure, and staff roles om the BNSF Railway system while enjoying breath-taking views and iconic scenery along one of BNSF's famous…
May 29, 2025    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 29, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 29, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

In mind-blowing IMAX® detail, unravel the enshrouded human time capsules that have become the most fascinating mystery of our time – Egypt's mummies. Probe ancient…
May 29, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:30 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…
May 29, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe takes audiences on an extraordinary journey deep into space in the cinematic medium that transports audiences like no other. With the full power…
May 29, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Dinosaurs Alive

Dinosaurs Alive

Dinosaurs Alive is a global adventure of science and discovery, featuring the earliest creatures of the Triassic to the monsters of the Cretaceous reincarnated life-sized…
May 29, 2025    
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 29, 2025    
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

The Empire Strikes Back The legendary saga continues as the Rebel Alliance faces increasing challenges from the powerful Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and…
May 29, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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…
May 30, 2025    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Superpower Dogs

Superpower Dogs

SUPERPOWER DOGS is a made-for-GIANT Screen documentary that demonstrates that our pets are capable of having superpowers. With the help of loving humans who help train…
May 30, 2025    
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 30, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg and the Lost Scepter (12 Minute Short)

Meg, a skunk expert in martial arts, embarks on a great adventure after making some new friends, Chickenhare and Abe. Together, they set out to…
May 30, 2025    
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

In mind-blowing IMAX® detail, unravel the enshrouded human time capsules that have become the most fascinating mystery of our time – Egypt's mummies. Probe ancient…
May 30, 2025    
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Museum Alive!

Museum Alive!

The fantasy that drives sleepovers and fires the imagination of every museum visitor is at the very heart of Museum Alive 3D: what if the…
May 30, 2025    
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe

Hidden Universe takes audiences on an extraordinary journey deep into space in the cinematic medium that transports audiences like no other. With the full power…
May 30, 2025    
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Putnam Dino Days

Putnam Dino Days

Step Back In Time Join us for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam's Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist,…
May 31, 2025 - June 1, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (1983)

Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (1983)

The Return of the Jedi The original trilogy concludes with a climactic resolution to the ongoing conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the tyrannical Galactic…
June 5, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:15 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code JUNFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
June 6, 2025    
All Day
History On Tap: Lost Cinema

History On Tap: Lost Cinema

Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a cold brew or your favorite beverage.
June 19, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code JULFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
July 4, 2025    
All Day
History on Tap: Pearls on the Mississippi

History on Tap: Pearls on the Mississippi

Iowa Button Workers in the Progressive Era A look at the development of the pearl button industry in Muscatine and Davenport between 1890 and 1914…
July 17, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code AUGFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
August 1, 2025    
All Day
History on Tap: Iowa’s Rebel Girl

History on Tap: Iowa’s Rebel Girl

Pearl McGill and the Promise of Inclusive Unionism, 1894-1929 A look at how workers in the freshwater pearl button industry organized unions to improve their…
August 21, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code SEPFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
September 5, 2025    
All Day
Garbage Glam Fashion Show

Garbage Glam Fashion Show

Originally inspired by the JUNKraft exhibit, the is an annual celebration of fashion with a spotlight on plastic pollution. Designers collect recycled materials and craft…
September 27, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code OCTFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
October 3, 2025    
All Day
48-Hour Film Challenge Screenings

48-Hour Film Challenge Screenings

After creating a 3-5minute short film in only 48 Hours, teams will be walking down the red carpet to showcase their works on the GIANT…
October 12, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Putnam Pumpkin Launch

Putnam Pumpkin Launch

Send Your Jack 'O Lantern Soaring! Are you wondering what to do with that adorable Jack 'O Lantern after Halloween? Well, wonder no more! Join…
November 1, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code NOVFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
November 7, 2025    
All Day
FunBundle Friday

FunBundle Friday

On FunBundle Friday, you can use discount code DECFUN to get 25% OFF your FunBundle, or visit us in person to enter to win a…
December 5, 2025    
All Day
Polar Express Pajama Party

Polar Express Pajama Party

All Aboard the QC Holiday Tradition! The beloved Polar Express Pajama Party tradition is back for 2025! Plan to join us for four days (December…
December 18, 2025 - December 21, 2025    
12:00 am
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

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed for maintenance, cleaning, and updates January 8 -12.

We will resume normal hours on Saturday (1/13). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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