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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Engaging Hands-On Learning

Putnam Explorers and Jr. Explorers are Saturday learning programs in the Putnam. 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. 

Explorers (Grades 3-5) are from 9 am-11 am.*

Jr. Explorers (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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