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Location
Best time
Book the Polar Express Pajama Party experience well in advance—general admission closes early on those days (December 17-20), so plan accordingly or consider attending the special event instead.
Visitor tip
The new toddler room in the Family Discovery Center is excellent for young children. The museum is stroller-friendly and features clean bathrooms and helpful staff, making it ideal for families with pre-K and early elementary-age kids.
Visitor tip
Start with the Weather Center and Kaleidoscope Odyssey for engaging, interactive experiences that appeal to multiple age groups, then explore the Putnam Dino Expedition and Unearthing Ancient Egypt exhibits for diverse learning opportunities.
About Putnam Museum and Science Center
Region-based history & science exhibits. Historic educational venue offers regional natural history & science exhibits, films & performances.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- Family Discovery Center, Kaleidoscope Odyssey, Putnam Vault with 250,000 items, Ancient Egypt exhibit with mummies
- Notable Programming
- Pre-K Story Time, Dino Days, Pumpkin Launch, Polar Express Pajama Party
What visitors say
Was recommended this museum by a coworker and it did not disappoint. Spent several hours exploring all of the exhibits. So much to see and history from all over the globe. My favorite part was walking through “The Vault” and seeing all…
They have added so many fun things! My kids spent hours here. The science center was very engaging and they loved the new toddler room. The bathrooms were very clean and the staff extremely helpful and kind. I will definitely be…
I started taking my grandsons to the Putnam this year cause I finally had them at the same time. They liven l loved it. So this year for their mothers 11 year anniversary of her passing we took the youngest one there. The pics above are…
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Did You Know?
- Features a unique 'Putnam Vault' exhibit with floor-to-ceiling glass storage displaying artifacts and archives not currently designated to permanent exhibits, allowing visitors to see the museum's broader collection
- Offered throwback anniversary pricing during its 60th anniversary celebration in October, with adult admission at $0.25 and youth admission at $0.10
- Houses an 'Unearthing Ancient Egypt' exhibit featuring actual mummies, making it a notable destination for Egyptology education in the region
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