Join over 2500 other individuals, families and businesses to help the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre grow.

The Putnam Museum receives no operating revenues from city and county taxes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Putnam Museum depends on membership revenues as an important source of funding to sustain its educational programming and general operating costs.

As a Putnam Member, you will receive the following benefits:
- Invitations to members-only exhibit and film parties
- Pre-Seating Privileges for IMAX films
- 10% discount in the Museum Store and Concession
- $1 off discount to all IMAX films
- Unlimited free admission to Museum exhibit halls for one full year (not including special exhibits)
- Discounts or early registration on Museum classes and programs
- Subscription (e-mail or regular mail) to quarterly newsletter
- Email updates on Museum events
- Reciprocal free admission to over 290 other museums and science centers

Click here to learn more about Putnam Memberships!

Business Memberships are also available with other benefits. Please contact
Diane Koster at
563-324-1054 ext. 237
for information on the Business Membership Program.

Standard Membership Categories and Rates:

$35: Individual (or $60 for two years)
Includes Standard Benefits, PLUS one free voucher good for one IMAX showing or World Adventure Series per year.

Individual Membership

1 year $35.00 2 year $60.00

$40: Adventurer (or $65 for two years)
Includes Standard Benefits, PLUS tickets to the Putnam's World Adventure Series.

Adventurer Membership

1 year $40.00 2 year $65.00

$60: Duo Membership (2 individuals)
(or $100 for two years)
Includes Standard Benefits, PLUS two free vouchers good for IMAX films.

Duo Membership

1 year $60.00 2 year $100.00

$80: Family/Grand (or $140 for two years)
Good for two adults and any children living at the home address and dependent children living away from home, or free admission and program discounts for any minor grandchildren accompanying the grandparent(s). Standard Benefits, PLUS: Two exhibit hall guest passes, Four free vouchers good for an IMAX film.
Add "caregiver" to your membership for $10.

Family/Grand Membership

1 year $80.00 2 year $140.00 1 year caregiver $90.00 2 year caregiver $160.00

$125: IMAX (or $225 for two years)
Good for two adults and any children living at the home address and dependent children living away from home. Standard Benefits, PLUS: Four exhibit hall passes, Ten free vouchers good for any IMAX film.
Add "caregiver" to your membership for $10.

IMAX Membership

1 year $125.00 2 year $225.00 1 year caregiver $135.00 2 year caregiver $245.00

$190: Triple Membership:
Membership in the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Family Museum, and Niabi Zoo! For two adults and all children under age 18 in the same household. Includes "Family" membership benefits at the Putnam plus reciprocal admission to more than 250 science and technology centers and over 50 zoos. Makes a great gift!

Triple Membership

1 year $190.00