09 May 2018

Putnam’s free Tom Petty Tribute continues rooftop tradition

By Kevin Smith

Museum to host second rooftop concert on Saturday with help from RME

DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 8, 2018) — It isn’t every day a band takes to a rooftop in the Quad Cities to play a concert. It will happen for the second time with the return of the Putnam’s free rooftop concert on Saturday, May 12.

The museum will host musicians with the River Music Experience, honoring the memory of the late American rocker Tom Petty.

19 Apr 2018

Putnam to bring New York film experience to the Quad Cities April 24

By Kevin Smith

New York Film Critics Series features pre-release showing of ‘The House of Tomorrow,’ broadcast interviews with filmmaker and cast

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 19, 2018) — The Putnam aims to be the Quad Cities’ link to the newest independent films with advance showings starting April 24.

22 Mar 2018

Putnam to make a splash with new "Oceans" documentary and official launch of new 3D system

By Kevin Smith

Museum kicks off spring with a movie that captures filming firsts beginning Friday

DAVENPORT, Iowa (March 22, 2018) — Families hoping to visit the ocean this spring don’t have to drive far, as the Putnam opens the newest “Oceans” documentary while at the same time formally launching its new 3D system in the museum’s Giant Screen Theater.

“Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D” premieres Friday with showings at 11:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. at the Putnam Museum and Science Center.

01 Mar 2018

Titans of trivia to face off during Putnam contest of knowledge

By Kevin Smith

Teams welcome for a test of sports trivia and beyond

DAVENPORT (Feb. 26, 2018) — Teams of sports whizzes and all-around trivia pros will clash to assert their trivia dominance on Saturday, March 3, during a friendly contest centered on sports knowledge and more at the Putnam Museum and Science Center.

27 Feb 2018

Need some inspiration? Catch great movies and activities for the family at the Putnam!

By Kevin Smith
Witness the inspiring story of 'Brian's Song' when you see the Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit!
Where else in the area can you see jerseys and memorabilia from legendary Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers players?
19 Feb 2018

World Adventure Series at the Putnam gears up for final run of the season, examining deserts, the Middle East and Guatemala

By Kevin Smith

Davenport, Iowa (Feb. 14, 2018) — Film-lovers will have a chance to see the world without leaving their seat as the World Adventure Series gears up for its final three programs of the season at the Putnam's Giant Screen Theater.

The series continues Feb. 20 by showcasing the “The Lure & Lore of Deserts” along with comments from film director Sandy Mortimer before and after the showing and concludes April 10 with “Guatemala: Land of the Maya.”

15 Feb 2018

Putnam lays the ground work for engineering-based activities at Friday's Family Fun Night

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT (Feb. 12, 2018) — The Putnam will provide families with the tools they need to engineer a night of hands-on learning and fun Friday, Feb. 16, with Family Fun Night.

STEM-related ideas and activities will take center stage at the Putnam Museum & Science Center with "Engineering our World" from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

26 Jan 2018

Jane Goodall's story comes to life through never-before-seen footage in documentary at the Putnam

By Kevin Smith

Award-winning 'Jane' film opens Jan. 27 for limited run on the GIANT Screen

Jan. 24, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) — Peek behind the curtain into the life of one of the most illustrious primatologists the world has ever seen in National Geographic’s documentary, Jane.

03 Jan 2018

New year means new learning opportunities for young minds at the Putnam

By Kevin Smith

Dec. 29, 2017 (DAVENPORT, Iowa) — The new year brings fresh opportunities for youngsters to explore the Putnam Museum and learn about engineering and environmental sciences through interactive classes.

Pre-registration has opened for the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s first Explorers and Explorers Jr. classes of 2018, which start on Jan. 6 and continue during the first Saturdays of each month through April 7.

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