Today's Artist Spotlight goes to Lisa Mahar and her acrylic on board work entitled "Armadillo Rodeo" inspired by Jan Brett's book of the same name. Lisa said about this work, "I chose Armadillo Rodeo as my inspiration, because of my fascination with the Armadillo’s unique and one of a kind body structure . I loved the story about the little adventurous Bo, who was naive, but also very brave . A delightful tale for all ages." You can see this beautiful piece along with eighteen others in our featured exhibit Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts open until May 30! #qcarts #art #artwork #artist #quadcities #museum #putnammuseum
How's this for a big bone? It's Artifact Tuesday! This week we are sharing this incredibly large leg bone that came from either a mammoth or a mastodon. What's the difference? Well mastodons were shorter and stockier, and mammoths had longer trunks. Both animals were incredibly large as seen in the size of just one of their bones that we have here at the Putnam museum. #quadcities #artifact #museum #putnammuseum
It's artifact Tuesday! This week we are sharing one of the biggest insects in the world, the Goliath Beetle. These types of beetles can be found primarily in many parts of Africa and they eat tree sap and fruit. Male Goliath Beetles can be anywhere between 60-110 millimeters long and during the larval stage can weigh up to 80-100 grams. What would you do if you saw a bug this big in your home? #quadcities #artifact #museum #putnammuseum #bug #beetle
Day of exploration with the kids while @sarah.newswander was at a women’s conference. #putnammuseum #culvers #skybridgedavenport #creditisland #davenportiowa
Tonight Quad Cities journalist Jonathan Turner as he presents “A Brief History of Bucktown,” the colorful neighborhood of the east side of downtown Davenport that was once known as "the worst city in America" during our monthly History on Tap! Learn about this interesting piece of QC History and how the city has transformed itself. Social hour with a cash bar starts at 6, and the lecture starts at 7. See you there! #quadcities #exhibit #history #museum #putnammuseum
Today is officially the first day of Spring...and Artifact Tuesday! To celebrate we are sharing a special spring artifact from our collections. These are blown glass tulips made in 1900, yes that is all glass! Even the leaves and the stems are all glass. What kind of flowers are you planting this spring? #quadcities #artifact #putnammuseum #museum #history #firstdayofspring #tulips
Join us for our March History on Tap event featuring Quad Cities journalist Jonathan Turner as he presents “A Brief History of Bucktown,” the colorful neighborhood of the east side of downtown Davenport. It has a bustling history of high and low culture, as it was once home to 42 brothels within a few blocks and gave Davenport the reputation as “The Worst Town in America,” and forces battled mightily over prostitution and alcohol regulation for the city’s very soul. #quadcities #exhibit #history #museum #putnammuseum #Bucktown
Today is International Women's Day, so we thought we would share the stories of some local women who had a big impact on their communities throughout history. These women inspire us daily to follow our dreams, stand on our principals, and make a difference in the world around us. If you or someone you know has an inspiring story about an amazing woman in their life, send us a dm! #internationalwomensday #quadcities #history #museum #putnammuseum #learning #learn
Continuing to get to know our hometown and learn more about how we can support local organizations has been my favorite part of putting down roots here in the #quadcities. Over the weekend we joined the @putnammuseum for their yearly gala event and we had such a lovely time. We even got to see the unveiling of an incredibly special piece of art the museum recently discovered in its archives. A magic mirror! Amazing. Looking forward to many more events like this as we continue to settle in to our new hometown. Have you ever attended a gala evening for a local organization? #qc #putnammuseum #quadcity #supportlocal #quadcitizen #aroundtown
Did you know a piece of trash discarded in a Moline, Illinois neighborhood can end up in the Gulf of Mexico? Discover the interconnectedness of our water and communities in “Moved by Waters,” a 28-minute documentary produced by Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle. This film takes you through the heart of the Quad Cities, shedding light on the people committed to enhancing the health of the Upper Mississippi River. Through compelling storytelling, it features students, teachers, artists, farmers, and volunteers of all ages, showcasing collaborative projects of organizations. Don’t miss your chance for this uplifting and inspirational film! Premiering at the @putnammuseum in Davenport, Iowa, the showing starts on January 27th at 3 p.m. Get your tickets in advance to secure your spot! https://www.putnam.org/events/moved-by-waters/
It's Artifact Tuesday! This week we're bringing another quilt out of the archives. This is a Prairie Star Pattern quilt made in 1870 by Nancy Keating Gilmour at the birth of her daughter Daisy. Swipe for a closeup of the quilt where you can see that the blue stars have small light blue flowers embedded into the fabric! #quadcities #artifact #history #museum #putnammuseum
Dr. King challenged the world to become a place of freedom and justice through nonviolent civil rights activism, and today we honor that memory. In April of 1965, the Davenport Catholic Interracial Council chose Dr. King to receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award. Dr. King came to Davenport to accept the award (pictured here) and made a memorable speech to a crowd of over 800 people, calling for their participation in social action to end racial segregation. This Thursday at our monthly History on Tap lecture, you can hear more about Quad City Civil Rights as Ryan Saddler of St. Ambrose University and Friends of MLK gives a lecture on the history of social justice in the QC! Escape the cold and join us for a social hour and lecture to learn something new! #quadcities #history #museum #putnammuseum #learn
Today's featured artist is Amber Williams who created this collage entitled "A Scene from the Forest" inspired by Felix Salten's classic Bambi. Amber shared about her work, "I wished to depict a curious, young Bambi (admiring a butterfly). Mother oversees, often exhausted but always lovingly with her watchful eyes....A century after its publication, Bambi strikes me as a very important book for mature readers." You can see Williams's incredible piece along with many others at our featured exhibit Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts on display until May 30th! #artist #artwork #art #qcarts #quadcities #history #museum #putnammuseum
There's a new Red Stone Art Blog post! We are kicking off 2024 with a post about our family trip to the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, IA, to see the Tails from Tales exhibit! #redstoneartblog #rsas #putnammuseumsciencecenter #putnammuseum #familytrip #artexhibition #illustration #childrensbooks #iowaart #illinoisart #davenportia #tailsfromtales
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿✳︎✌︎ 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘵𝘯𝘢𝘮 ⇰ #happynewyear #fambam #framily #celebrate #momof4 #momlife #datenight #putnammuseum #winterbreak #somanykids #somanyactivites
This is the last weekend to save 25% on any Putnam Museum membership. Use the code DECEMBER25 to save today during the sale! #quadcities #museum #putnammuseum #familyfun
Our featured exhibit Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts features nineteen local artists and their work. Todays Artist Spotlight is Shae Stamler and her work Love is Gold inspired by the book "I'll Love You Forever" by Owen Hart. Shae shared about this work, "I love painting predators, portraying their power and beauty normally. This was a fun opportunity to do the opposite here and convey a softness and warmth that isn't usually shown in polar bears. It's why I also chose to portray the forest scene. I wanted to embrace the colorful world it created and convey the warmth of family." You can see this work and many others in Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts which is open until May 30. #art #artist #artwork #qcarts #quadcities #history #museum #putnammuseum
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Today's Artist Spotlight is Jason Platt and his work titled The Wind in the Willows inspired by Kenneth Grahame's beloved children's book of the same name which features the wild tales of Mr. Toad and his friends. Jason said about this piece, "Mr. Toad and his antics steal the show in Grahame's book. It was something that I vividly remember reading when I was young, and what always comes to mind when I think of it. Capturing Mr. Toad's excitement - and maybe a little danger - was the direction I was going in this piece." You can see Jason's work alongside nineteen other local talents in our exhibit Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts which is open all winter long! #quadcities #artifact #exhibit #museum #putnammuseum #art #qcarts #artist #artwork
Our annual December membership sale is happening NOW! Save 25% on all Putnam Memberships all December long. These memberships come with amazing benefits such as free movies and store discounts and make great Christmas gifts! All of the information about our memberships can be found at https://www.putnam.org/become-a-member/ . This promotion is valid for all Putnam Museum memberships and does not include FunBundles. #membersonly #membership #quadcities #history #museum #putnammuseum
Get Ready To Explore the Arctic in our new Winter Camps! What animals live in this cold landscape? Explore polar bears, animals in the Arctic, and what it takes to survive in this cold environment. Take a trek through the museum while identifying and following the tracks in the “deep snow” left by these cold creatures. Where will they lead? Registration for these camps is open NOW on our website! #quadcities #learn #putnammuseum #museum #learning #familyfun
Our new featured exhibit Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts features nineteen artworks done by local artists that are all inspired by storybooks. During the exhibits run, we will be highlighting all of the beautiful works of art that are featured in the exhibit. Our first artist is Abigail Kongkousonh who created this work inspired by Margery Williams Bianco's classic The Velveteen Rabbit. Abigail said about the work, "The Velveteen Rabbit is quite an emotionally complex book for children. At first glace, it is about fluffy toys and love, but there are also strong themes of sickness, mortality and transportation." You can see Abigail's work and all the others in Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts from now until May 30. #quadcities #artifact #exhibit #history #museum #putnammuseum #art #artist #artwork #qcarts
It's Artifact Tuesday! This week we are highlighting something that is currently on display in Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories. These are carved stone Kinnikinnik (tobacco) pipes. Native Americans grew native tobacco to use for ceremonial occasions. Some pipes, like these, were decorated with animal carvings. This likely represented personal or clan totems (spiritual friends). All four of these beautiful pipes can currently be seen on exhibit in the museum! #quadcities #artifact #exhibit #museum #putnammuseum #nativeamerican
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of you and the support that we receive from our amazing Quad City Community. Tell us in the comments what you're thankful for this year. #quadcities #museum #putnammuseum #Thanksgiving
Thank you to the @putnammuseum for choosing Drawn Oddly for your exhibit Tales from Tails ❤️ It's always nice to be included and in such a cool space! You can find me next to the crocodile! #putnammuseum #putnam #davenport #davenportiowa #quadcities #quadcitiesart #drawing #art #digitalart #procreate #procreateart #digitalpainting #cartoondesign #illustration #cartoon #artwork #sketch #drawnoddly
Drink like an Egyptian! The Ancient Egyptians drank mead and you can too! Our @downtowndavenport tasting room is open until midnight! #mummymead #davenportmummy #bootleghill #hellofromdavenport #davenportiowa #putnammuseum
This is a special Halloween Edition of Artifact Tuesday! Have you heard of Apple-head dolls? These are dolls that were popular in colonial America. People would make toys out of everyday objects that they had lying around, such as apples. The apple would be peeled and carved to make the head of the doll. But, what happens as time goes on and the apple starts to rot? Well it shrinks and turns black making for a very creepy doll. Zooming in on the photo will show you the eyes of the doll. #quadcities #artifact #history #museum #putnammuseum #collection #halloween2023 #halloween
Looking to get Polar PJ Tickets early? Well you're in luck! We're having a flash membership sale, 20% off on ALL Putnam Memberships! But you have to hurry, this sale is over on Halloween. Click the link in our bio to learn about all the perks that you get by being a Putnam member. #halloween #quadcities #putnammuseum #museum
Mo Mallard was the mascot for the Quad City Mallards minor league hockey team. The team played at the Taxslayer Center (now The Mark) in Moline from 1995-2007 in the United Hockey League. The Quad City Storm now play at The Mark as the Quad Cities' resident hockey team. The Mallard mascot is now a beloved part of our collection and can be seen on display in Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories. He is seen carrying his beloved autographed hockey stick which is signed by the 2006-07 team as well as a hockey puck from the 1995 season. #halloween #halloween2023 #quadcities #artifact #museum #putnammuseum
Have you been to see the aircraft/plastic bottle homemade boat that crossed the Pacific to bring awareness to the plastic pollution of the ocean? JUNKraft: A Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution is closing October 30. Make sure to come see it before its gone! #quadcities #museum #putnammuseum
Mummies! No Halloween season would be complete without at least one mummy. Fortunately for us, Davenport’s Putnam Museum has two. One is still wrapped in original bindings, the other is not. The intact mummy is a male who was specifically purchased for the museum’s collections by Charles E. Ficke, in 1896. He has a lovely coffin, but alas, it is not really his. How did that happen? Ficke’s memoirs related that “the mummies and mummy-cases, when found, are stored in separate rooms at the museum.” When a wealthy purchaser came to call, the staff brought bodies in until they found one that fit the coffin and called it good. The other mummy and her coffin came into hands of B. J. Palmer, after going through a couple private owners. Since Palmer had visited Tut’s tomb, he somehow got the idea that this might be Tut’s sister, Princess Meritaten. But her coffin said otherwise: writing on it alluded to Isis-Neferit, temple chantress. Both mummies went to get CT scans in 2007. Ficke’s mummy is a 45 to 55 years old male, and about 5 foot 5 inches tall. He is not an Egyptian priest, as some had speculated. Palmer’s acquisition is a female, but she is neither Tut’s sister nor Isis Neferit. Younger by several hundred years than her coffin, she was likely a victim of the “if the coffin fits,” approach to mummy sales. Bummer! It would be easy to say that we will never know who the two Putnam mummies are, but never is a long time. As science advances, more and more facts have emerged about each one. Their exhibit and story are very much worth a trip to the Putnam though, no matter how they got there. While you are at it, enjoy the many other fun things they have to offer! #Mummies #PutnamMuseum #Putnam #Museum #oddities #odditiesandcuriosities #traveliowa #iowatravel #roadtrip #roadside #roadsideattraction #iowahistory #visitiowa #travelblogger #getoutside #roadtrip #roadtripusa #roadtripiowa
The SAU Careers in Art History and Museum Studies course features discussion panels with professionals from a variety of fields that interest our students. Yesterday students got to hear from QC museum professionals in education, collections management, programming, and curating, and it was another great session! A big thank you to our guests for taking time away from their regular work to visit our class and answer students’ questions about a wide range of career-related topics. Yesterday’s guests included Christine Chandler (Putnam Museum, Curator of Natural History), Christina Kastell (Putnam Museum, Curator of History and Anthropology), Melissa Mohr (Figge Art Museum, Director of Education), and Gretchen Small (Deere-Wiman House & Butterworth Center, Director of Programs and Collections). We appreciate you! #sauahmuse #deerewimanhouse #butterworthcenter #putnammuseum #figgeartmuseum
Spooky Season is almost here! Celebrate Halloween with us by seeing your favorite spooky films on the GIANT Screen. Starting with the classic horror film Friday the 13th on Friday, October 13! Tickets are available now at https://www.putnam.org/halloween-boo-vie-festival/ for all the movies! #quadcities #films #museum #putnammuseum #movie #movienight #movies #halloweenmovie #halloweenmovies
We had another behind-the-scenes field trip yesterday for the Intro to Museum Studies class. A big THANK YOU to Christina Kastell, Curator of History and Anthropology, and Christine Chandler, Curator of Natural History, for always being willing to take the time to talk to our Museum Studies students. We really value the Putnam’s support of our program! #sauahmuse #putnammuseum
I've got something big I'm working on... Stay tuned! #thegreatkapoktree #illustration #putnammuseum #iowaartist #femaleartist #illustratorsoninstagram #drawing #penandink #artforkids
Have you ever wondered what Davenport looked like in the 1850s? Look no further than the Putnam! This is possibly the first photo ever taken of Davenport in 1857. Can you imagine walking down these dirt streets? #artifact #history #museum #putnammuseum #artifacttuesday
Calling all August birthdays! Here are 5 fun facts about your birthstone Peridot that you may not have known! 1. The word Peridot comes from the Arabic word "faridot" which translates to gem. 2. Peridot only comes in one color (unlike most precious gems) and can only be in various shades of green. 3. It has been found in meteorite crash sites which means that the gemstone exists in space. 4. In Hawaiian folklore, Peridot was believed to be the tears of Pele, the goddess of the volcano. 5. Peridot is formed in the earth's mantle rather than the crust like most gemstones. Comment 💎 below if this is your birthstone! Pictured are two Peridots that are a part of the Putnam Shorey Gems collection. #artifact #museum #putnammuseum #collection #gem #gemstone #crystal
New store merchandise alert! Are you looking for fun ways to play with the sun before summer is over? We have new sun catchers and kaleidoscopes in the store! Each of these full of bright colors and beautifully crafted to keep you and your family entertained. Located in the glass cases outside the store, these beautiful sun catchers and kaleidoscopes are on sale now! #museum #putnammuseum #museumstore #suncatcher #kaleidoscope
Do you like history? What about social drinks? Join us on September 21 for our very first History on Tap! Every third Thursday, we’ll be serving up fascinating talks on a variety of topics, all while you enjoy a cold brew or your favorite beverage. The first installment, on Thursday, September 21, features Onnica Marquez, Archivist and Assistant Professor at St. Ambrose University. She will take attendees on a captivating journey through Egypt, a land where history and adventure intertwine. From the ancient wonders of Alexandria to the majestic temples of Abu Simbel, and even to the summit of Mt. Sinai, Onnica has experienced it all firsthand. You won't want to miss this FREE event! #museum #putnammuseum #history #beer #craftdrinks
Artist Submission Entry. I hope they like it :) #drawing #art #digitalart #procreate #procreateart #digitalpainting #cartoondesign #illustration #cartoon #artwork #sketch #drawnoddly #tailsfromtales #putnammuseum #fairytales
Its artifact Tuesday AND International Cat Day! This photo is of an unidentified boy and his best cat friend. The glass negative was done by the Free Studio of Photography which was a local Davenport photography studio that was open from 1886-1997. In 1998 Mrs. Lois Free whose family owned the studio donated many of their glass negatives to our collection. However many of the people in the photos remain unidentified. If you recognize this boy, please reach out to us as we would love to put a name to the face. Comment below if you have a best cat friend too! #artifact #museum #putnammuseum #internationalcatday #catsofinstagram
Its artifact Tuesday! This is a sampler textile from Oaxaca Mexico. It is dated July 28, 1866. The region Oaxaca is located in Southern Mexico and is known for the textiles that get made in this region. Each indigenous group from Oaxaca has their own traditions and styles. The one pictured here is a woven cotton that would have been made on a loom. The style of these textiles still inspires fashion today. This sampler was donated to the Putnam Museum by Charles August Ficke. #history #museum #putnammuseum #collection #artifact
Celebrated my birthday a day early in the Quad Cities with Lauren! We started our day off with breakfast at QC Coffee and Pancake House. We then went to the Vander Veer Botanical Park and saw some geese. Afterwards, we went to the Putnam Museum, and spent about 2.5 hours walking around! The Figge Art Museum had free admission, so we stopped there to see and saw the cute Peanuts exhibit. For our late lunch, we ate at Portillo's, which had a veggie dog that was super good. It was a good day, and I'm thankful for the experiences/memories. (thank you Lauren for all of the pictures) #quadcities #qccoffeeandpancakehouse #putnammuseum #figgeartmuseum #davenport #iowa #birthday
Today is World Chocolate Day!!! There have been several local chocolate and candy shops in the Quad Cities. Pictured here are women packaging chocolate candies at the Rodwig-Schmidt Candy Company factory in 1917. Rodwig-Schmidt Cracker Company formed July 1887 and opened a confectionary branch later. They were a leader in local chocolates until their closure in the 1930s. #museum #putnammuseum #history
Thank you @putnammuseum for an amazing afternoon! The kids really enjoyed it and we may have some future scientists. #putnammuseum #putnammuseumsciencecenter #futurescientist #makinglearningfun #familyvacation #davenportiowa
June featured a big purchase, election to the Friends of the Davenport Library Board, a few museums, and more. #JuneRecap #JuneMemories #MonthlyRecap #QCThatsWhere #PutnamMuseum #Iowa80TruckingMuseum #LivingLocalQC
Thank you to Davenport Fire Department for bringing a truck to the museum and talking to our Summer Camp kids about what they do. The kids talked about it all day! The firemen talked to the kids about fire safety, what the truck does, and answered all of their questions. Thank you for all that you do! #museum #putnammuseum #learn #learning #summerprograms
The regional history exhibit has gotten a fresh new look with the opening of Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories. Take a look at the new way agriculture and John Deere are now displayed! This is one of the only artifacts that has stayed during the transition of the old exhibit to the new. What do you think of the transformation? #putnammuseum #museum #history #beforeandafter
You only have a few days left to join the Putnam family and get your membership for 20% off! Get free admission into the museum, discounts on the store and concessions, and premiere access to all of our programs! Use this code for a discount MWMEMBERSHIP https://www.putnam.org/become-a-member #putnammuseum #museum #summerprograms #familyfun
Planning a trip this summer? With a membership to the Putnam Museum, you are automatically enrolled into the ASTC Passport program which grants you free or discounted admission into over 200 museums and science centers nation wide. AND all of next week (June 11- 18) save 20% on all Putnam memberships! Invest locally, explore nationally and join our family today! Call or click to become a member. Use code MWMEMBERSHIP https://www.putnam.org/become-a-member #museum #putnammuseum #familyfun #summerprograms
Come celebrate the start of the summer and the opening of our new regional history exhibit with us TOMORROW. We will have activities and cake out to celebrate from 11am-2pm. Join us and come see our brand new exhibits, and do some fun activities to kick off the summer! #museum #putnammuseum #history #summerprograms #familyfun
Some 🏳️🌈 joy from this last weekend. I love candid photos of myself and I wish I had more. I get so caught up in my head when taking pictures of myself. I always want to make sure I look "right." So when my friend sent me this picture of myself I was ESTATIC. I look happy. I look GOOD. I'm not focused on how my face is still swollen from my wisdom teeth being removed or the extra fat I picked up working a job where I was essentially sitting most of the day. I was just too estatic for the hands on suctiony wind tunnel thing at the museum. We had such a good time this weekend. It was so nice to get to just be for once. Plus I saw SO MANY FRIENDS at Pride I haven't seen in months, some in years. My heart is still very full. #happypride #lgbtqiahairstylist #tagtheqc #hairstylistlife #hairstylistnearme #galesburgil #quadcities #knoxcounty #henrycounty #rockislandcounty #putnammuseum #queerhairstylist #genderaffirming #lgbtquia #queerjoy #buzzcut #rainbowhair #sciencerules #adhdhairstylist #audhd #salonnearme #neurodivergent #saygay #pronouns #pride
We still have a few openings left in two full day camps and some half day camps. Come spend a week with a Putnam Educator learning about the world around you, doing science experiments, and more fun activities. Registration is open NOW at https://www.putnam.org/learning/summer-camp #museum #putnammuseum #learn #learning #familyfun #summerprograms
Kick off the summer with us and join us as we celebrate the renovation of our regional history exhibit! Join us Saturday June 10 for activities, and two brand new exhibits! #exhibit #putnammuseum #museum #familyfun #summerprograms
Put your survival skills to the test in Camp Z! Strengthen your awareness, observational skills, and wilderness survival abilities. Work together to create shelter, take action in your environment, and come together to thrive in this week full of survival training! Registration is open now for this camp. Call or click to register today https://www.putnam.org/learning/summer-camp #museum #putnammuseum #learn #learning #familyfun #summerprograms
Most of the artifacts in Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories are brand new. The Fort Armstrong diorama is one of the ones that stayed. But, we gave it a good cleaning, and a brand new look! Check out the differences in this Before and After! #exhibit #museum #history #putnammuseum #beforeafter
TOMORROW don't miss out on Chemistry 4 Kids with Dr. Andy Axup! Join us at 2pm and learn more about the world around us. Thanks to the American Chemical Society Chemistry 4 Kids is FREE with museum admission. You don't want to miss this! #chemistry #chemistrylab #putnammuseum #learn #learning #museum #familyfun
Wondering what the differences are between the old regional history exhibit and the newly updated Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories? Check out this before and after of the agriculture barn! The previous exhibit focused on tools and farming innovations, this display focuses more on how people used those tools. There is a new emphasis into what farm to table really looks like. #exhibit #museum #putnammuseum #history #collection #learn
Tickets on sale NOW for the paleontology event of the summer! Dino Days will be June 17 and 18. With a dig area, dinosaur activities, meet a paleontologist, and best of all...dinosaur movies! This event is sure to be a hit for anyone who enjoys dinosaurs. Get your tickets now! https://www.putnam.org/dino-days #dinosaur #dinosaurs #event #paleontology #museum #putnammuseum
Dino Days tickets are on sale NOW! Join us for a paleontology packed weekend June 17 & 18! Tickets include your choice of a dinosaur movie and entry into the event which includes face painting, meet a paleontologist, and more! Get your tickets now at https://www.putnam.org/dino-days #event #dinosaurs #paleontology #dinosaur #museum #putnammuseum #familyfun
We will be doing a FREE documentary showing THIS SATURDAY (May 20) on the GIANT Screen followed by an exhibit walkthrough and Q&A with Dr. Eriksen. This screening will be included in the general admission price this day ONLY! Come join us and don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet a real life adventurer. #documentary #films #documentaryfilm #museum #putnammuseum #ocean #junkraft In 2008, two sailors drifted across the N. Pacific to Hawaii on a raft made from 15,000 plastic bottles tied in old fishing nets stuffed under a Cessna 310 Aircraft. They called it JUNK, and the purpose of the 88 day, 2600 mile voyage was to build awareness and help build a movement to save our seas from plastic pollution. A global grassroots movement has now emerged and is demanding the same things: corporate responsibility for the endgame of what they make. Communities around the world are awash in trash, and are tired of being blamed for it, or expected to pay for cleanup. Zero waste communities are growing around the world, leading the way for a sustainable future. But there's a great divide between how industry sees the future and what the movement demands. This film is not only a story of adventure, but a vision of how we bridge that divide. It's a story about how we save our seas, and ourselves. Click the link below to watch the trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1SD4iyVK6Y
Pollinators' Palooza is THIS SATURDAY! Come join us and expert representatives for a plant sale and Hort Clinic. Flight of the Butterflies is playing on the GIANT Screen for $5 during the sale. You don't want to miss this! The sale starts at 9am! #gardening #garden #pollinators #event #putnammuseum #museum
Dino Days is back at the Putnam! Join us for a paleontology filled weekend with meet a paleontologist, face painting, Dinosaur movies, and more! Tickets go on sale next week! #dinosaur #dinosaurs #paleontology #museum #putnammuseum