Putnam Museum & Science Center

The Putnam features exhibits on Natural Science and History, an Egyptian gallery and a hands on Science Center featuring over 40 interactive pieces. We are also home to a GIANT Screen Theater which offers a variety of documentaries and special film showings.

Exhibits

Black Earth | Big River
Cross over the bridge and let the River guide you through the natural habitats of the Quad Cities area. Explore wetlands, woodlands, prairies and even your own backyard as you wander through the Putnam’s interactive exhibit. See the creatures large and small that roam our area today. Explore a huge oak tree – from the inside out! Listen to the sounds of the marsh and the stories of the people who live on the River. Come face-to-face with LIVE Mississippi River fish and reptiles in our 718-gallon aquarium!

For the full list of exhibitions, visit http://www.putnam.org/Exhibits/Science/ScienceCenter

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