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NATURAL SCIENCE MATERIAL

Plants, Animals, Rocks and Fossils

Christine Chandler 
Curator of Natural Science
Email: CChandler@putnam.org
563-324-1054 ext. 226 or 563-336-7287 (direct line)

HISTORIC ARTIFACTS

Archaeology, Ethnology or Regional History Artifacts

Christina Kastell 
Curator of History and Anthropology
Email: CKastell@putnam.org
563-324-1054 ext. 227 or 563-336-7293 (direct line)

PHOTOGRAPHIC OR ARCHIVAL MATERIALS:

Christina Kastell or Christine Chandler

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History on Tap: Voices from the Heartland
History on Tap: Voices from the Heartland
January 15, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Binding Truth
A Binding Truth
January 15, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sleepunder: Night at the Museum
Sleepunder: Night at the Museum
January 16, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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We will be closed today, Saturday Dec 13 and Sunday, Dec 14 for a private event. Join us Monday for regular hours.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather

We will resume normal hours on Sunday (11/30). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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