DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2022) — The weekend of October 14-16 the Putnam is welcoming back the Mad Scientist Ball. Friday October 14 is family night.
Throughout the evening, we will have crafts, demonstrations, and family fun. Hocus Pocus will be playing on the GIANT Screen Theater at 4PM and 6:45ON and the Mad Scientist Show will be from 5:50 - 6:35PM. Tickets will be $15 for kids and $20 for adults. Each ticket includes all activities and one showing of Hocus Pocus that patrons will choose based on what works best for their family.
Saturday night will bring Hops and Horror. Adults will be treated to a night of beer and fear! Two movies will be shown on the GIANT Screen: Mary Shelley and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. There will be beer tasting, signature cocktails, and Dr Brad Strugeon will be exploring the Science of Brewing. Tickets are $30 which includes the event and the screening of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and a $45 VIP ticket, which includes both movies, the event, and a signature cocktail. Throughout the weekend we will be showing several Halloween films including The Nightmare Before Christmas and Frankenweenie. A full schedule and more event details can be found on our website.
Schedule
10/14
4PM and 6:45PM Hocus Pocus
5:50-6:45PM Mad Scientist Show
All Evening: Crafts, Demonstrations, Lights Out in the Science Center, Family Fun
10/15
4PM Mary Shelley
6PM Beer Tasting, the Science of Brewing, featured Mad Scientist and more
7:30PM Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Playing all weekend: Hocus Pocus, Mary Shelley, Frankenweenie, Nightmare Before Christmas
All proceeds for this event are going to our Community Access Fund. This fund provides low-cost admission, programs, and more for high-need, youth, families, schools, and other non-profit organizations. The Putnam values providing education, engagement, and access to all people within our community and with funds raised at this event we can continue to provide scholarships and other programs so that all can access our impactful enrichment learning experiences regardless of financial status.
About the Putnam: The Putnam Museum brings to life a sense of place, time and purpose to ignite human potential and inspire our diverse community to learn about and care for our world and all its people. For more than 150 years, guests have experienced the Putnam’s permanent exhibits ranging from Unearthing Ancient Egypt to our family-favorite science galleries, as well as an array of programs and internationally recognized traveling exhibits. The Putnam is dedicated to helping guests discover and explore in a friendly and engaging atmosphere, including wheelchair access throughout the museum and theater, sensory friendly maps and backpacks, and wheelchairs available to borrow upon request. For more information about events, exhibits, and accessibility visit putnam.org.
