October Discovery Dome
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Through the Telescope: A Cosmic Journey The film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its…
Discovery Dome: To the Moon, and Beyond!
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
One in a Mill10n
Celebrate Ten Years of TWICE (Korean with English Subtitles) In 2015, with the greeting “One in a million, TWICE!”, a new K - pop group…
Drop-In Fab Lab
Whether you’re a curious mind eager to explore something new or an aspiring inventor ready to bring bold ideas to life, the Fab Lab is…
Halloweentown
Step Into the Magic of Halloweentown When Marnie discovers she comes from a family of witches, she follows her grandmother to a magical place called…
The Evil Dead
Fear What You Will Become When five friends escape to a remote cabin, they expect relaxation—not terror. But when they uncover a mysterious, they awaken…
Putnam Explorers: Robots
Hands-On Robotics and Coding! Program Dash and Dot robots to navigate mazes, complete tasks, and even host a dance party. This hands-on experience sparks creativity…
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…
Coco
The Celebration of a Lifetime Despite his family's baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de…
Discovery Dome: Planet Adventures
Learn about the planets like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics…
November Discovery Dome
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: The Universe and Us
Learn about the stars like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics…
Discovery Dome: Planet Adventures
Learn about the planets like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics…
Discovery Dome: The Universe and Us
Learn about the stars like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics…
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…
Junior Explorers: Robots
Hands-On Robotics and Coding! Program Dash and Dot robots to navigate mazes, complete tasks, and even host a dance party. This hands-on experience sparks creativity…
The Last to Fall From Hero Street
One Man’s Story, One Street’s Legacy The Last to Fall from Hero Street is the newest installment in the multi-part documentary series by Emmy® Award-winning…
Kinder Explorers: Robots
Hands-On Robotics and Coding! Program Dash and Dot robots to navigate mazes, complete tasks, and even host a dance party. This hands-on experience sparks creativity…
Chemistry For Kids: November Workshop
Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on November 22nd at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
Discovery Dome: To the Moon, and Beyond!
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: To the Moon, and Beyond!
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: The Solar System's Boundaries
Learn about the solar system like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium! Kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like the…
Discovery Dome: To the Moon, and Beyond!
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: To the Moon, and Beyond!
Learn about space like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: The Solar System's Boundaries
Learn about the solar system like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium! Kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like the…
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…
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…
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Celebrate the Season with Rudolph! Join Rudolph at the North Pole for a day full of winter fun! Campers will enjoy reindeer games, snowy crafts, and delicious…
Santa's Workshop
Try your hand at toy making! Strap on your elf hat and let's get creative! Together we will dive into the history of elves, try…
Festive Fun: Relief Printing
Design One-of-a-Kind Prints! Calling all 6-8th graders! Tis the season for festive fun! Join us at the Putnam for a creative, chill, experience and create…
Cardboard Creations: Gingerbread Houses
Craft, Create, Collaborate! Calling all creative cookies! In this festive workshop, kids will design their own cardboard gingerbread houses and team up to build a…
Elf on the Shelf Workshop
Become an Honorary Elf! Get ready for a day full of holiday fun and elf-sized mischief at the North Pole! Campers will step into Santa’s…
Putnam Press
Experience the Magic of Screen Printing! Add some sparkle to your holidays! Experience the magic of screen printing in this festive workshop as students learn…
Icy Monsters
Track Down the Abominable Snowman! Look out! Is that a Yeti? The Abominable Snowman may be roaming the museum! Look for clues to track icy…
Putnam Winter Olympics
Become an Olympic Athlete! Become an Olympic Athlete for a day at the Putnam Winter Olympic Games. Transform your winter break into an unforgettable experience…
Teddy Bear Storytime
Stories, Crafts, and Discovery! Snuggle up with your favorite teddy and join us in the Putnam Museum's Hall of Mammals for a cozy morning of…
Tech Toys
Coding, 3D Printing, Tech Fun - oh my! Back for a second season! Get ready for coding, 3D printing, and a day full of technology…
Winter Wonder
Where Curiosity Melts Winter Mysteries! Have you ever wondered why all snowflakes look different? How much power it would take for reindeer to pull a…
Snow Day!
Celebrate the Magic of Winter! Celebrate the magic of winter—no boots or mittens required! After a cozy story time, little learners will explore snowy STEAM…
Brain Freeze
Explore Freezing Temperatures! Get ready to explore freezing temperatures and the ultimate freeze! Make ice cream, complete puzzles and games, experiment, and discover the science…
Frozen Camp
Journey through Arendelle! Step into a world of icy wonder and magical adventures at Frozen Camp! Inspired by Disney’s beloved Frozen movies, campers will journey through the…
Little New Years Eve Party
Ring in the New Year! Countdown to midnight… a little early! Families will enjoy a festive story before crafting colorful confetti poppers, noisemakers, and sparkling…
Snowy Science
Science Doesn’t Take a Snow Day! Calling all chemistry enthusiasts! Don't let the break from science class get you down. Come along as we dive…
Ice Age Adventures
Step Back in Time! Step back in time to discover the mighty creatures of the Ice Age! Families will enjoy a prehistoric story and then…
Putnam Explorers: Winter Wonderland
Discover the Magic of Winter! Get immersed in the wonders of winter through hands on activities inspired by snowy landscapes and arctic animals. Explore science…
Junior Explorers: Winter Wonderland
Discover the Magic of Winter! Get immersed in the wonders of winter through hands on activities inspired by snowy landscapes and arctic animals. Explore science…
Kinder Explorers: Winter Wonderland
Discover the Magic of Winter! Get immersed in the wonders of winter through hands on activities inspired by snowy landscapes and arctic animals. Explore science…
Discovery Dome: Flight Adventures
Learn about flight like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: Magnetism
Learn about magnets like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: Flight Adventures
Learn about flight like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: Magnetism
Learn about magnets like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Chemistry For Kids: January Workshop
Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on January 24th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St. Ambrose…
Putnam Explorers: Mission to Space
Blast Off Into Space! Take an imaginative journey through the solar system, exploring astronaut training, celestial events, and even alien life. This hands-on experience encourages…
Junior Explorers: Mission to Space
Blast Off Into Space! Take an imaginative journey through the solar system, exploring astronaut training, celestial events, and even alien life. This hands-on experience encourages…
Discovery Dome: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Through the Telescope: A Cosmic Journey The film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its…
Discovery Dome: Saturn
Learn about Saturn like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Discovery Dome: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Through the Telescope: A Cosmic Journey The film is a visually stunning chronicle of the history of the telescope from the time of Galileo, its…
Discovery Dome: Saturn
Learn about Saturn like never before! Enter into an immersive, inflatable planetarium where you can kick back and enjoy 360-degree films that explore topics like…
Kinder Explorers: Mission to Space
Blast Off Into Space! Take an imaginative journey through the solar system, exploring astronaut training, celestial events, and even alien life. This hands-on experience encourages…
Time Travelers Ball: Tunes Through Time 2026 Gala
A Musical Journey Through the Ages! Join us for an evening that hits all the right notes, as we celebrate the Putnam Collection. Select from…
Chemistry For Kids: February Workshop
Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on February 28th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
Putnam 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…
Junior 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…
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…
Chemistry For Kids: March Workshop
Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on March 28th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
Putnam Explorers: Weather
Uncover the Science Behind Weather and Climate! Introduces the science of meteorology through experiments and engaging activities. Learn about weather patterns, extreme conditions, and climate…
Junior Explorers: Weather
Uncover the Science Behind Weather and Climate! Introduces the science of meteorology through experiments and engaging activities. Learn about weather patterns, extreme conditions, and climate…
Kinder Explorers: Weather
Uncover the Science Behind Weather and Climate! Introduces the science of meteorology through experiments and engaging activities. Learn about weather patterns, extreme conditions, and climate…
Chemistry For Kids: April Workshop
Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on April 25th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
Putnam 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
