OMg! Elements of Surprise

Discover the weird and wonderful Periodic Table with the original Putnam exhibit, OMg! Elements of Surprise! LEARN MORE

Play: The Story of Toys

From ancient times to today, children have played with toys! Explore the role of toys and play in society through the Putnam-original exhibit, Play... LEARN MORE

Birds and You — Opening Soon!

Birds and You examines the role we all can play in protecting and preserving the birds we see every day in our backyards and fields. LEARN MORE

Science Galleries

Areas of the Science Center are open Sat-Sun from 10am-5pm. An inspiring, hands-on experience for everyone! LEARN MORE

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... LEARN MORE

Unearthing Ancient Egypt

Unearthing Ancient Egypt will be closed to visitors from January 14-March 2021 to allow for the tomb to be freshened up. Thank you for your... LEARN MORE

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... LEARN MORE

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... LEARN MORE

Hall of Mammals

Explore the world of mammals at the Putnam! LEARN MORE

Fossils and Minerals

These spaces feature rotating displays from our rock, mineral and gem collections and our paleontology collections. LEARN MORE

Ocean Experience

Learn about underwater habitats in Ocean Experience! LEARN MORE