Explorers & Jr. 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 and Jr’s 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.

They are $20 per workshop ($15 for members), and are held on scheduled Saturdays. Pre-registration is required. 

Scholarships are available! 
Contact Molly Franklin at (563) 336-7290 or mfranklin@putnam.org to see if your family qualifies for no-cost Explorers and Jr’s Workshops.

Grades 3-5 are from 9 am-11 am.*

K-Grade 2 are from 1pm -3 pm.

*Drop Off/ Check in is from 8:45 – 9:00 am for Explorers. The doors are locked at 9:10 AM, until the museum opens at 10 AM.

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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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