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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The 2nd Season of the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities will run from June 6 to June 9, 2024. This festival celebrates the Black Diaspora through short films by talented local and international filmmakers. Join the community for the opening night on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at The Last Picture […]
The Putnam Museum is excited to invite you to theur 2024 Putnam Gala, Mysteries of the Museum. Join them on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 6:00 pm in the Putnam Grand Lobby for an exclusive first look at a newly discovered, rare artifact from the historic Putnam collection. In addition to this exciting reveal, guests […]
Emmy award-winning documentary filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films will premiere their new documentary Moved by Waters on the Giant Screen at the Putnam on January 27 at 3pm! Fourth Wall Films turn their lens on their Quad Cities homebase and discover a network of people and organizations working toward improved water […]
Celebrate Christmas by seeing your favorite Holiday classic on The Putnam Museum’s GIANT Screen the way that it was meant to be seen. In addition to the annual Christmas Eve showing of the Polar Express, this year the museum will close out the series TONIGHT with White Christmas and Disney’s A Christmas Carol! Tickets are […]
