Putnam Explorers

Putnam Explorers educational workshops, featuring young boy making a craft of a turtle in the Educational Flex space at the Putnam Museum.

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Explorers Learn Outside the Classroom!

Putnam Explorers are Saturday learning programs in the museum. These programs are designed to be interactive and hands-on, giving children the opportunity to explore and learn in a fun and engaging way.

Putnam Explorers (4th - 6th grades)

Putnam Explorers is for children in 4th through 6th grade. The program is the FIRST Saturday of the month from 10am – 12pm. (See full program listing below. No December workshop)

Each workshop is $20, or $15 for members.
Pre-registration is required.

Sign up for the full year and get one workshop FREE!

Junior Explorers (1st - 3rd Grades)

Junior Explorers is for children in 1st through 3rd grade. The program is the Second Saturday of the month from 10am – 12pm. (See full program listing below. No December workshop)

Each workshop is $20, or $15 for members.
Pre-registration is required.

Sign up for the full year and get one workshop FREE!

Kinder Explorers (Pre-K - Kindegarten)

Kinder Explorers is a NEW program for children in Pre-K through Kindergarten and is the THIRD Saturday of the month from 10am – 11am. (See full program listing below. No December workshop)

Each workshop is $12, or $10 for members.
Pre-registration is required.

Sign up for the full year and get one workshop FREE!

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Upcoming Workshops

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We’re reimagining our Explorers Workshops!
Stay tuned and check back in December for 2026 camp updates.

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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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