June 18th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
This Saturday, June 21, you join “American Pickers” star Danielle Colby for the dazzling grand opening of the Ecdysiast Arts Museum, a one-of-a-kind celebration of burlesque, artistry, and unapologetic expression — in the heart of downtown Davenport. Located at 322 Brady Street and founded by Colby, the museum is a bold new cultural destination devoted […]
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June 14th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
On Saturday, June 14th, the Putnam Museum and Science Center will be opening a new exhibit, “Sacred Places.” The exhibit encourages the exploration of dozens of sacred sites across the globe. Through stories from teenagers and adults, guests are invited to expand their understanding of different beliefs and ways of worshipping, according to a museum […]
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June 5th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s taken 66 million years (or really, since 1867), but the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport expects to be the first Iowa museum to display a complete dinosaur skeleton in 2027. During the Putnam’s recent annual Dino Days event, president/CEO Cindy Diehl Yang announced the ambitious plan to bring an adult Triceratops skeleton […]
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May 31st, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
Join us for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam’s Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, uncover treasures at the Fossil Dig, unleash your inner artist with Face Painting, capture memories at the Photo Booth, and immerse yourself in Dinosaur Fun galore! Your Dino Day ticket also includes your choice […]
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May 5th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
On Saturday, May 10, the Putnam Museum & Science Center (1717 W. 12th St., Davenport) will celebrate the inaugural Putnam Palooza. The spring festival will honor the beauty of spring pollinators and the rich tapestry of the Quad-City cultural scene. With the Putnam and many other local partners, you will experience a variety of crafts and activities, encouraging hands-on […]
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January 31st, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
Native American Storytime Drumming will take place starting at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. In the Black Earth | Big River exhibit, Larry Lockwood will be performing drumming songs and stories at 11:15 am and at 2:15 pm. This program runs for 45 minutes and is free with […]
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January 16th, 2025
Arts & Entertainment News
The Putnam Museum, 1717 12th St, Davenport, is pouring out some great historical programming tonight! Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a cold brew or your favorite beverage. On Thursday, January 16th, our featured speaker will be Roger Ruthhart, author of the biography […]
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December 18th, 2024
Entertainment
Families of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party — a QC holiday tradition that is over ten years strong! You and your family will enjoy the magnificent holiday classic The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in […]
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June 29th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam’s Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, uncover treasures at the Fossil Dig, unleash your inner artist with Face Painting, capture memories at the Photo Booth, and immerse yourself in Dinosaur Fun galore! Your Dino Day ticket also includes your choice […]
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June 28th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Boom! Boom! Boom! That’s the sound of Dino Days stomping into the Quad-Cities this weekend! Get ready for a prehistoric adventure at Putnam’s Dino Days! Get ready to roar with excitement as you meet a Paleontologist, uncover treasures at the Fossil Dig, unleash your inner artist with Face Painting, capture memories at the Photo Booth, […]
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