Explorers: Rivers and Oceans

November 07, 2020

Explore the wonderful world of water! From rivers to oceans and the creatures that live there, Explorers will investigate the water cycle and why every drop of water counts. | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

FunBundle Friday

November 13, 2020

ONE DAY ONLY: Enjoy 25%-off your purchase of a FunBundle — giving your family membership to the Putnam, Niabi Zoo and Quad City Botanical Center. You can also visit the Putnam or Quad City Botanical Center on Nov. 13 to enter for a chance to win a FREE FunBundle! LEARN MORE

Explorers: Fizz, Bubble, Goo - SOLD OUT!

December 05, 2020

Investigate the science of chemistry and experiment with chemical reactions! Explorers will safely explore the world of a scientist while conducting and observing reactions that fizz, bubble, and goo! | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

Explorers: Our Solar System - SOLD OUT!

January 09, 2021

Is your child interested in outerspace? They will love our solar system themed session of Explorers! | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

Explorers: Simple Machines

February 06, 2021

Are simple machines REALLY that simple? Let’s try our hand at navigating machines and see if we can engineer a complex machine that will really work. | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

Explorers: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

March 06, 2021

Explore the life and times of the fascinating creatures we call dinosaurs! Find out more about the era they lived in and what we can learn through fossils! | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

Explorers: Birds of Prey

April 10, 2021

Find out more about various species of raptors, along with their eating habits, habitats, and physical features. We’ll investigate owl pellets, identify bones, and search for remarkable raptors in the museum! | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE

Explorers: Code and Create - SOLD OUT!

May 01, 2021

Create a game or creation using Scratch, a block-based visual programming language, and test your skills at programming the Putnam’s friendly bots, Dot and Dash! | Grades 1-4 LEARN MORE