Lilo & Stitch (2025)
Hold On To Your Coconuts! A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl…
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…
Drop-In Craft Activites
Create, Explore, Take Home the Fun! Enhance your visit with our free Drop-In Craft Activities, included with museum admission! These hands-on experiences are designed for…
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…
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…
Drop-In Craft Activites
Create, Explore, Take Home the Fun! Enhance your visit with our free Drop-In Craft Activities, included with museum admission! These hands-on experiences are designed for…
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…
History on Tap: Voices from the Heartland
Voices from the Heartland: Civil Rights and the American Dream Voices from the Heartland: Civil Rights and the American Dream explores the powerful stories of…
Sleepunder: Night at the Museum
Explore The Museum After Dark! Putnam Sleepunder: A Night at the Museum Friday, January 16 | 6 pm - 10 pm Ages: 8–12 Get ready…
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…
Special Science Days: Women & Girls in Science
STEM Trailblazers Special Science Days: Women & Girls in Science Wednesday, February 11 | 3 pm - 5 pm Member Exclusive Event Celebrate the achievements…
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…
Member Only Special Science Days: Pi Day
Math in Motion Special Science Days: Women & Girls in Science Saturday, March 14 | 3 pm - 5 pm Member Exclusive Event It’s time…
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…
Member Only Special Science Days: Earth Day
Planet in Action Special Science Days: Earth Day Wednesday, April 22 | 3 pm - 5 pm Member Exclusive Event Explore the science behind our…
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…
Member Only Special Science Days: Star Wars Day
Science Awakens Special Science Days: Star Wars Day Monday, May 4 | 3 pm - 5 pm Member Exclusive Event May the fourth be with…
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…
