Hit the road with Fossil Freeway!
This summer, take the ultimate road trip on the Fossil Freeway at the Putnam! Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway, on exhibit through September 26 in the Lower Gallery, is the newest exhibit designed especially for our youngest visitors! Explore the fun artwork of Ray Troll and discover real-life fossils from our region! It’s a great “trip” to take this summer!

About the exhibit:
Investigate the world of early jawless and armored fishes! See the remains of plants that lived before, during and after the age of the dinosaurs! Take the plunge and find out about critters that lived in the ancient oceans that covered Iowa and Illinois millions of years ago. There are animals that look like plants, a saber-toothed fish, worm trails, dinosaur tracks, fossil scat, giant ground sloth bits, mammoth bones and even a Tully monster or two!

Partake in Paleo Party!
Dig dinosaurs? Join us for Paleo Party from 6:30-8:30pm on Friday, July 9! Bring your junior paleontologists and for just $5 per person (Putnam members pay $4!), families can search for fossils in the dig pit, create their own coffee ground fossils, and experience an evening of fossil fun! Games, activities, and exhibit exploration round out the evening! Light refreshments are included! Secure your family’s spot by July 6: call (563) 324-1054, Ext. 266 or email loff@putnam.org.

Museum Hours:
Monday-Saturday:
10am - 5pm
Sunday: Noon - 5pm

Exhibit Hall Pricing:
Adult: $7
Senior/Military/Student: $6
Youth: $5
Members: Free

Add exhibit hall admission to any IMAX ticket for $3!