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Think you’ve seen it all at the Putnam? Think again! Every visit is a new experience. The new Science Center with 45+ interactive activities is fun for all ages! Discover more about your world in our National Geographic GIANT screen theater! Special events just for members and unique gifts await you in your visit to the Putnam! (Not to mention – you save money with membership!)
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Featured Exhibit
RACE: ARE WE SO DIFFERENT?
Through science, history and cultural study, the Putnam's newest exhibit encourages visitors to explore human variation and its impact on our lives.
RACE: Are We So Different? aims to help visitors of all ages better understand the origins and manifestations of race and racism in everyday life by investigating race and challenging its misconceptions through the framework of science.
OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME! Learn more.
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Educators Guide (Grades 6 - 12)
THE GREAT COLLECTORS & YOU
Find out whether that item in your collection is fossilized sea coral, a piece of bone or something unexpected with the interactive exhibit
The Great Collectors & YOU! Learn about the collectors who were early contributors to the Putnam and discover how YOU can engage in responsible collecting!
OPEN FOR A LIMITED TIME! Learn more.
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