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Upcoming Events

Pre-K Story Time: There Was an Old Astronaut...

Pre-K Story Time: There Was an Old Astronaut...

Out of This World! There Was an Old Astronaut Who Swallowed the Moon by Lucille Colandro Blast off into a silly, space-themed story time with…
April 22, 2026    
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Member Only Special Science Days: Earth Day

Member Only Special Science Days: Earth Day

Planet in Action Special Science Days: Earth Day Wednesday, April 22  |   3 pm - 5 pm Member Exclusive Event Explore the science behind our…
April 22, 2026    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Stories from the Triceratops Dig Site Join scientist, paleontologist, and educator Marcus Eriksen of the Ventura County Science Center and Mark Russell Smith, Conductor of…
April 24, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Chemistry For Kids: April Workshop

Chemistry For Kids: April Workshop

Stop In and Experiment With an Expert Join us for our Chemistry For Kids program, on April 25th at 2pm. Dr. Andy Axup, from St.…
April 25, 2026    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Smithsonian Lecture

Smithsonian Lecture

Between Hope and History: Curating America at 250 with Dr. Abeer Saha As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian Institution’s flagship exhibition, "American…
April 30, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Putnam Museum will

CLOSE EARLY ON APRIL 18.

We will close early Saturday, April 18 at 3 pm for a private event. Join us Sunday for regular hours.

Please Note: The Museum & Science Center will be closed today due to inclement weather

We plan resume normal hours on Tuesday (3/17). Thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support!

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