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OMg! Elements of Surprise — OPEN NOW!
Discover the weird and wonderful Periodic Table with the original Putnam exhibit, OMg! Elements of Surprise — OPEN NOW!
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Rube Goldberg™, The World of Hilarious Invention!
Discover the creative process behind Rube Goldberg’s machines and build your own with the Rube Goldberg™, The World of Hilarious Invention! exhibit...
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The Dragon and the Rising Sun
Discover rare and dazzling artifacts and artwork from the Putnam's vault on display for a limited time!
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Touch the untouchable with Augmented Reality!
Interact with dinosaurs in real time with the area's first AR experience, featuring the NEW "Back to the Jurassic" feature!
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Explore Science
Science Center
An inspiring, hands-on experience for everyone! Interacting with a bilingual robot, launching rockets and discovering the power of 230,000 volts...
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Uncover History
River, Prairie & People
River, Prairie and People takes visitors back in time as they discover what the Quad Cities was like for its earliest inhabitants, and how the...
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Unearthing Ancient Egypt
Step into an ancient Egyptian tomb, discover how ancient Egyptians lived and what they required for a pleasant afterlife. Through a collection of...
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Uwé Warúmi
Uwe’ Warumi (pronounced Oo-way Wah roomey – the Trading Place − while enjoyable for all visitors, was especially designed for children ages 4-10...
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Women's Suffrage Exhibit — Coming Spring 2020!
Get involved in the next original Putnam exhibit, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment.
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Discover the natural world
Black Earth | Big River
Cross over the bridge and let the River guide you through the natural habitats of the Quad Cities area. Explore wetlands, woodlands, prairies and...
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Hall of Mammals
Explore the world of mammals at the Putnam!
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Ocean Experience
Designed especially for kids and families, the Ocean Experience features different underwater habitats – from kelp forests and coral reefs to tidal...
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