Wildman’s June visit is in conjunction with The Discovery of King Tut exhibit and also includes a Q&A presentation and autograph signing
May 24, 2016 (DAVENPORT, Iowa) – Don Wildman, the host of Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” will visit the Quad Cities June 17 and 18 in conjunction with the Putnam Museum’s nationally-acclaimed blockbuster exhibition, The Discovery of King Tut.
As part of the visit, the Putnam is launching a contest to give 20 visitors a chance to personally meet and interact with Wildman during an exclusive Meet & Greet evening event on Friday, June 17 from 5 - 8 p.m. The event will take place on the museum’s balcony and feature heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
All that’s required to enter the contest is to purchase a Discovery of King Tut exhibit ticket online at tutnam.org before June 8. The date of the visit is up to the ticket holder and can take place any time before The Discovery of King Tut exhibit closes on Sept. 5.
On June 9, the Putnam team will draw 20 winners from the pool of ticket holders at random for the exclusive Wildman Meet & Greet. The public also has a chance to purchase tickets for this event for $50 at http://bit.ly/1WggMd5.
“We are so excited to welcome Don to the Putnam and give our visitors an opportunity to learn more about his adventures and experiences hosting ‘Mysteries at the Museum,’” said Kim Findlay, president and CEO of the Putnam. “During the King Tut exhibit run in New York City, Don made a video about the exhibit. His delight with the exhibit and his many museum exploits make Don’s visit a knockout opening for Quad Cities Museums Week. Don is a modern-day explorer and the King Tut exhibit offers Putnam visitors a “you-are-there” opportunity to become explorers as well.”
In addition to the Meet & Greet contest, the Putnam is providing visitors with two other opportunities to interact with Wildman.
On Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. – noon, Wildman will give a presentation with a Q&A session in the Putnam’s National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater about his adventures hosting the “Mysteries at the Museum” and “Mysteries at the Monument” documentary television shows. Tickets to enter the event are $15.
In addition, Wildman will hold an autograph session between 1 - 4 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Timed visit entry tickets to The Discovery of King Tut exhibit between 1 and 4 p.m. are required to access the autograph signing.
Wildman is fast becoming one of the most recognizable faces in documentary television. On Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum,” Wildman takes viewers across the United States, delving deep into the vaults of the nation's most revered institutions and unearthing wondrous treasures from the nation’s past.
He also hosts “Mysteries at the Monument” and co-hosts “The Trip: 2015” alongside Samantha Brown, Bert Kreischer and Anthony Melchiorri, a one-hour special exploring the grand beauty and hidden adventures of Hawaii.
Don Wildman’s visit to the Putnam Museum
Exclusive Meet & Greet, Friday, June 17 from 5 – 8 p.m.
To enter for a chance to participate in the Meet & Greet, purchase a Discovery of King Tut exhibit ticket online at tutnam.org before June 8. The date of the visit to the exhibit is up to the ticket holder and can take place any time before the Discovery of King Tut exhibit closes on Sept. 5. Twenty winners will be selected at random on June 9.
Presentation with Q&A, Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. – noon
Wildman will talk about his adventures and experiences hosting documentary television shows. Tickets to enter the event are $15 and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/1WggMd5.
Autograph signing, Saturday, June 18 from 1 – 4 p.m.
Timed visit entry tickets to The Discovery of King Tut exhibit between 1 and 4 p.m. are required to access the autograph signing.
The Discovery of King Tut exhibit will run through Sept. 5, 2016.
General admission ticket
$19/Adult; $17/Senior (60+), Military, College Students with ID; $16/Youth (3-18)
Putnam Museum member ticket
$10/Adult; $9/Senior (60+), Military, College Students with ID; $8/Youth (3-18)
National Geographic GIANT Screen film add on
$5
Tickets can be purchased at the box office, online at www.tutnam.org or by calling (563) 324-1933. Admission price includes a special audio tour, which enhances the exhibition experience.
About the Putnam
The Putnam has been inspiring ideas, dialogue and interaction among people of all ages for nearly 150 years. And today, we’re better than ever with hands-on fun for the whole family. Launch rockets or interact with a robot in our Science Center, visit our famous mummies in Unearthing Ancient Egypt, climb into a tree house in Black Earth | Big River or go back in time to see our region’s history in River, Prairie and People. Also experience internationally recognized traveling exhibits or take in a movie in our National Geographic Giant Screen Theater with a screen towering six stories tall. Our welcoming team is dedicated to helping you discover and explore in a friendly and engaging place.
For more information about current and upcoming events, exhibits and movies, visit putnam.org.
(by Brianna Aust)
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