"Sacred Places" at the Putnam Museum & Science Center -- through September 1.
Saturday, June 14, through Monday, September 1
Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport IA
Inviting guests to explores sites worldwide, share the beliefs of young worshippers, and view images, artifacts, and stories from more than two dozen sites and across various faiths, Davenport's Putnam Museum & Science Center, from June 14 through September 1, will host the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis's traveling exhibit Sacred Places, allowing patrons to explore the significance and insights provided by the locales of its title.
The exhibit encourages the exploration of dozens of sacred sites across the globe. Through stories from teenagers and adults, guests are invited to expand their understanding of different beliefs and ways of worshipping. While you hear their stories, you can tell yours and promote wider conversations of what a sacred place means to you.
Produced by the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the traveling exhibit includes artifacts such as stained glass, statues, and objects used for prayer. Dozens of belief systems are represented, and there are six major immersive environments that showcase the world’s major religions.
From Christina Kastell, Curator of History and Anthropology at the Putnam Museum: “We are so excited to be able to offer the exhibit, ‘Sacred Places’ to the Quad City area. The exhibit allows guests to not only explore places around the world that many consider to be sacred, but also to see the beautiful objects related to these places.”
The Putnam Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, 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 the venue's 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.
Sacred Places will be on display at Davenport's Putnam Museum & Science Center from June 14 through August 1, and entry is free with $10-12 general admission. For more information, call (563324-1933 and visit Putnam.org.
