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become a member
We have been inspiring ideas for 150 years and today, we’re better than ever with hands-on fun for the whole family! One visit won’t be enough! By becoming a member, you can experience all that the Putnam has to offer while having access to perks
only available to our valuable members.
DID YOU KNOW:
You can split your membership payment up over the period of 12 months. A family membership to the Putnam is only $6.67 month! That’s $6.67/month for unlimited access to our general admission exhibits, discounts to blockbuster exhibits, discounts on tickets to the Giant Screen Theater
^ and more!
To sign up you can select monthly or quarterly options. At this time monthly and quarterly payment options are only available for Family/Grandparent and Moviegoer
^ memberships.
For all questions pertaining to membership, please contact Nancy Calzada at
ncalzada@putnam.org, or by calling (563) 336-7285.
Membership
Individual Membership
Membership for one adult |
$40/1 year
$70/2 years |
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Duo Membership
Membership for 2 adults or
1 adult and 1 child |
$60/1 year
$110/2 years |
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Family/Grandparent
Membership for 2 adults and 3 children
Additional Children $10 each* |
$80/1 year
$140/2 years
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Moviegoers^
Membership for 2 adults and 3 children
Additional children $10 each* |
$125/1 year
$225/2 years
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Smithsonian Benefits
Smithsonian Museum Membership
In addition to Putnam Membership price |
$15/1 year
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This option is not available online. |
QC FunBundle
Niabi Zoo, Putnam Museum and Science Center, QC Botanical Center
with the option to add BONUS educational perks for 2 adults and 4 children |
$174/ year
$223/year with exclusive perks!
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Monthly & Quarterly Payment Options
FAMILY/GRANDPARENT
Membership for 2 adults and 3 children |
$6.67** per month |
Monthly Payments:

Quarterly Payments:
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MOVIEGOERS^
Membership for 2 adults and 3 children |
$10.42 per month |
Monthly Payments:

Quarterly Payments:
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Membership includes:
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FREE admission to our museum and science center
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Discounts to our featured exhibits, GIANT screen films^, programs and events
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Pre-seating to all GIANT screen films^
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Invitations to exclusive events such as 3D documentary openings on our GIANT Screen^ and openings of our latest featured exhibits
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Access to the most up-to-date Putnam news with our member newsletter and e-blasts
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10% off all Snack Stop^ and Museum Store purchases
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FREE or discounted admission to over 290 museums and science centers across the U.S. with your Putnam Membership through the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program. Click here to see the list of participating sites!
MEMBERSHIP E-PAss:
Your Putnam Membership has gone paperless! We no longer issue paper passes to members for their exhibit and movie membership perks. Instead, all passes will be in the form of e-passes and will be issued to their member profile.
When you visit the Putnam, simply tell the ticketing staff that you would like to use your passes, and our staff will have access to them electronically. Any current paper passes you have will still be accepted, but moving forward when you renew your membership, you will be given digital passes.
save on select plans!
Seniors, military, teachers and college students are eligible for 10% off their Duo, Family, Moviegoers
^ and Individual memberships.
^Closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Call 563-324-1933 to learn more.
*Please note that it is $10 per additional child/caregiver per year when purchasing a 2 year membership.
**Additional payment options available for adding additional children and caregivers.
***Some items excluded and some restrictions apply. Call 563-324-1933 to learn more. For up-to-date information about programs and events, please check our Facebook page and website.
Membership Details
Individual Membership
An Individual Membership to the Putnam includes all above listed benefits as well as 2 FREE GIANT screen^ movie passes or ticket to the World Adventure Series.
Duo Membership
A Duo Membership will include all above listed benefits as well as 2 FREE GIANT screen^ movie passes, 2 FREE Museum/Science Center guest passes, and the option to add a caregiver to the membership for only $10/year.
Family/Grandparent Membership
A Family or Grandparent Membership to the Putnam includes all above listed benefits as well as 4 FREE GIANT screen^ movie passes, 2 FREE Museum/Science Center guest passes, and the option to add a caregiver to the membership for only $10/year.
Moviegoers Membership
A Moviegoer^ Membership to the Putnam includes 10 FREE GIANT screen^ movie passes, 4 Museum/Science Center guest passes, and the option to add a caregiver to the membership for only $10/year.
Theater is currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. Call 563-342-1933 for more information.
Smithsonian Benefits
Did you know? The Putnam is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum. This partnership allows us to pass along the wonderful opportunity to become a Smithsonian member for a very low rate!