11 Apr 2018

Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month with the area's ONLY sensory-friendly film series!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
15 Mar 2018

NEVER, EVER SEEN BEFORE: A world of surprises awaits with the NEW "OCEANS" MOVIE!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Embark on a global odyssey of earth's oceans in stunning detail with the BRAND NEW 'Oceans' film

Witness the beauty and brilliance of ocean life as it has never been captured before with the debut of the NEWEST GIANT Screen feature "Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D" on March 23.

09 Mar 2018

Let your imagination soar with 'Flight Adventures' in the Discovery Dome on Saturday!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Ready for liftoff? Surround yourself in the science behind flight and learn about the legendary inventors and aviators who shaped our understanding of aeronautics during "Flight Adventures" in the Discovery Dome on Saturday, March 10.

Peer into the future of flight and see how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel that someday might put YOU on the moon during this portable planetarium experience!

19 Feb 2018

This year's great summer camp lineup features magic, zombies and more at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Start planning your summer fun with NEW summer camps at the Putnam!
Sick of winter? Start planning your children's summer by registering today for programs packed with fun and discovery, including favorites such as the return of the Midwest’s premiere wizarding prep school!
09 Feb 2018

Sports, Saturn and SCIENCE! There's so much to do and see this weekend at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Get your football fix! Catch a sports classic on the GIANT Screen, and see the new Gridiron Glory exhibit!
The Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibit has arrived at the Putnam and so has the chance to see classic football movies each Saturday on the GIANT Screen!
26 Jan 2018

Last day to RSVP: Tailgate with a former NFL player and be the first to see Gridiron Glory!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Last chance to be the first to experience 'Gridiron Glory'!
Start your Super Bowl Weekend with the exhibit-opening tailgate party for Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Feb. 2! Today's the last day to RSVP! See Gridiron Glory before it opens to the general public, enjoy live music and food, and meet former Hawkeye and NFL pro Julian Vendervelde!
26 Jan 2018

Get up off the sidelines and into the game at the premiere of "Rudy"!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
We're kicking off our series of gridiron classics with "Rudy" on the GIANT Screen!

This all-time great follows the life of Rudy Ruettiger as he begins his miraculous journey from steel mill in Joliet, Illinois to Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. A true underdog story where Rudy must prove he can overcome lack of size and talent with heart.

26 Jan 2018

Valentine's Day arrives early during Storytime in the GIANT Screen Theater!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Bring your child (recommended ages 3-6) to the GIANT screen as education specialist, Ms. Patty, reads from her collection of classic children's book. 

Story time will be Saturday, January 27 and will feature the reading of this month's selection "Bee My Valentine" by Miriam Cohen, illustrated by Ronald Himler. Stick around after the story to join Ms. Patty as she leads a fun activity for you and your child. 

26 Jan 2018

What will your child create during our Dream Big: Design Challenges?

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
We're calling all future engineers for a fun experience that will give them the tools to build and solve problems like a real engineer.
Saturday, Feb. 3 bring your Explorers (2nd through 5th grade) or your Jr. Explorers (Pre-K through 1st grade) to the Putnam to participate in design challenges that are sure to ignite the creative interest inside!
26 Jan 2018

Be INSPIRED by the amazing adventures of Jane Goodall at the premiere of “JANE”!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Watch the award winning documentary compiled of over 100-hours of never-before-seen footage of world-famous primatologist Jane Goodall on the GIANT screen.

The movie premieres Saturday, January 27 at 3 p.m. JANE tells the story of Jane Goodall, who at the age of 26 traveled from England to Tanzania, equipped with no more than a notebook, binoculars and her love of wildlife, to venture into the life of chimpanzees.

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