Admission
GENERAL ADMISSION
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Adult: $9 ($1 off seniors over 60 and college students or military with ID)
Youth (3-18 yrs.): $8
Youth (2 and younger): FREE
Households with EBT card and ID: $1 through Museums for All
Members: FREE |
Please Note:
1. THE FOLLOWING SCIENCE CENTER GALLERIES ARE OPEN:
WEATHER, SCIENCE OF ART, SPACE, DINO DIG, AND HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE REOPENING OF OTHER SCIENCE GALLERIES.
2. GIANT SCREEN THEATER AND SNACK STOP ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Putnam admissions system, database and network improvements made possible with support from The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation and Riverboat Development Authority.
New computers and operating system upgrades made possible with support from the Scott County Regional Authority and David and Barbara Sloane.
Admission Details
Membership
As a Putnam member, general admission to the Museum and Science Center is always free! Members enjoy discounts on programs and workshop and exclusive member-only opportunities. Movies, snacks and gifts are all discounted too. Not a member?
Click here to join today!
Museums for All
We aim to be accessible to all families and individuals. Through
Museums for All we're pleased to offer $1/person admission to households who might not otherwise be able to visit with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card from any state.
The Putnam’s Museums for All program is sponsored by 3M and the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation.
Learn more
here!
Promotional Days
The Putnam is pleased to offer special, promotional days allowing free admission for some visitors.
MOTHER’S DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021
Mothers receive free General Admission with paid child.
FATHER’S DAY
SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 2021
Fathers receive free General Admission with paid child.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
SUNDAY, JULY 4, 2021
All active duty military and veterans receive free General Admission.
GRANDPARENT’S DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Grandparents receive free General Admission with paid child.
VETERANS DAY
Thursday, NOVEMBER 11, 2021
All veterans receive free General Admission.
The Putnam also participates in the
“Museum Day Live!” program with Smithsonian magazine.
Military Personnel & Families
The Putnam is proud to be a Blue Star Museum! Memorial Day through Labor Day all active duty military or military employees with a valid military ID and up to five family members receive FREE General Admission to the Museum and Science Center!
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