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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 n calzada@putnam.org, or by calling (563) 336-7285.

Membership

Individual Membership Membership for one adult	$40/1 year $70/2 years
Duo Membership Membership for 2 adults or 1 adult and 1 child	$60/1 year $110/2 years
Family/Grandparent Membership for 2 adults and 3 children Additional Children $10 each*	$80/1 year $140/2 years
Moviegoers Membership for 2 adults and 3 children Additional children $10 each*	$125/1 year $225/2 years
Smithsonian Benefits Smithsonian Museum Membership In addition to Putnam Membership price	$15/1 year	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!

Monthly & Quarterly Payment Options

FAMILY/GRANDPARENT Membership for 2 adults and 3 children	$6.67** per month	Monthly Payments: Quarterly Payments:
MOVIEGOERS Membership for 2 adults and 3 children	$10.42 per month	Monthly Payments: Quarterly Payments:

Membership includes:

FREE admission to our museum and science center
Discounts to our featured exhibits, GIANT screen films, programs and events
Pre-seating to all GIANT screen films
Invitations to exclusive events such as 3D documentary openings on our GIANT Screen and openings of our latest featured exhibits
Access to the most up-to-date Putnam news with our member newsletter and e-blasts
10% off all Snack Stop and Museum Store purchases
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.

*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.