Putnam Museum
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, 52804
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Address :
1717 W 12th St
Davenport, IA, 52804 - Phone (563) 324-1933
- Website https://www.putnam.org
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 5:00pm
- Mon : 10:00 am - 5:00pm
Specialities
- Good for Kids : Yes
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Eric E.
We really enjoyed our visit today. I read about the Aliens and Androids exhibit which appealed to my son so we made the trip over. The A&A exhibit had a cool number of robots and some of the interactive exhibits were fun for him (7yr old). The Hands-On science center was our favorite part. This exhibit is spread out into several rooms & hallways and contains purely interactive displays for visitors of all ages to enjoy, especially kids. We've been to several sci-tech museums and found most of Putnam's displays to be completely unique. The rest of the museum is nice and very well put together. I felt their ancient Egyptian exhibit and Asian gallery were really cool..the two Samurai displays are awesome. Great museum, cool architecture too.
(4)y b.
As a child fun. As an adult, not so much. This museum provides a hands on career exploration for the technology industry. Other than that, there is information on forestry. Also worth noting is the display about wlectronic waste management. Exhibitors pick apart and distinguish parts of old electronics. It is good for children ,not adults.
(2)I. F.
This place has really grown since I was last here. I was impressed by the magnitude of the building and it's very modern architecture--its use of open space and rectilinear angles with an industrial feel. There is a lot here to attract both children and adults. Kids like the hands-on exhibits like the tennis ball launcher thingy in the lobby, or the pulley or the lever devices on the second floor--both excellent ways to teach about work and force and the Simple Machines. Adults may enjoy the history of the Davenport area, and the Japanese and Egyptian exhibits. And since no museum is complete without a mummy, no one will feel disappointed here. What's not to like? The IMAX theater is quite impressive. We saw "Mysteries of the Unseen World" there. Davenport is lucky to have this nice resource.
(4)Colleen B.
We enjoyed our visit to the Putnam today. It was so surprising to find this museum up on the hill....and hardly a soul in sight, except for summer camp kids. The museum is very interesting: there was a special Titanic exhibit (which we did not check out), but we did go through all the natural history and history galleries. I have to say that things are a little worn out and run down here. Looks like nothing has been updated since it was built in 1963. It could do with some improvement to facilities and exhibits. Still, we learned a lot about the region because we took the time to go through all the exhibits and would recommend visitors to check it out.
(3)Danielle S.
I remember coming here as a kid and loving it, but now as an adult I'm not as impressed. The theater is very nice, and it is a great IMAX (they are all expensive, so it's a treat). The museum itself isn't all that great however. I love the Egyptian section, and last time I was there it looked like part of it was under construction so maybe it's better now. It's pretty small, nothing like Chicago museums. But for the QCA it's pretty nice.
(4)Jason W.
We love to come here with our three children. It's about a 2 hour drive and well worth it. We usually make the trip twice a year. This time we had a great experience: the IMAX theater had James Cameron's film about going to the Titanic, and the traveling Titanic Artifact exhibit was in the museum. Our kids (ages 11-2) really connected with the history. The building is very nice and exhibits relevant. I think they charge a fair price as well. It's a good value. Please consider buying a membership if you can make it here more than once a year.
(5)Jessica W.
I didn't think this museum was anything special. It sort of looks like a big bomb shelter from the outside and the inside is cold. It's concrete everywhere. They had what appeared to be a mini-flea market set up that day with vendors? I thought that was definitely strange. The IMAX showing of the Ghosts of the Abyss/Titanic was disappointing. The theater was comfortable, but the show itself was not good. When we came out of the theater after the show was over, you exit onto the scenic overlook area, which was nice, but there was trash ALL OVER the place! It was really gross. If I had known there was another IMAX theater in the area, we would have gone there instead.
(2)John H.
Even if they've been playing the same intro music and montage since the last millennium, the IMAX is a nice treat for the Quad Cities. The features are hit or miss, but the surround sound always gets your attention. I suppose the 3D effects may have lost some of their luster with practically every movie theater in the country picking up that feature in the last few years. As for the Putnam, it's been a while. I always got a kick out of the animatronic dinosaurs, even if they get a bit less realistic with every passing year.
(3)Demitri R.
Just seen Inception and it was a awesome experience. Loved how it felt as if i was right there in the movie. The Price wasnt bad. The Concessions are priced just like in a normal theater. The Seating was good. I wished the Armrests went up but no biggie. The Seat was comfortable as well. The Staff was more then friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back again.
(4)Brett M.
$10 theater popcorn combos. Pretty good for an IMAX... nothing different, but always a good time.
(4)Matt S.
During one of the coldest Memorial Days in memory, we attended the Putnam with our 4 & 7 y/o daughters. We saw Flight of the Butterflies at the IMax and toured the exhibits. Overall,a positive experience. The museum is designed for children with many interactive experiences. The collection is not overly large, but interesting. Staff helpful.
(4)Nicole M.
On February 17, 2008, my husband & I went to a movie to the IMAX theater for our Valentine's Day date. The facility has an awesome museum & a big screen for movies. I totally recommend going to this place for movies & to check out the museum as well. putnam.org We went to see "I am Legend," with Will Smith playing the star role. It's about how a "cure" for cancer was found by using active measles virus which ended up wiping out the whole nation. The people that are still alive are going crazy & aggressive, losing their hair, & cannot be out in the sunlight. Will Smith, who played a scientist, trying to find the reversal antidote to this epidemic. It was an interesting movie but had some weird & boring parts. My husband thought the ending could have been a little different & better. OH BY THE WAY, DO NOT BRING KIDS TO THIS MOVIE. THERE WAS ON PERSON WHO BROUGHT THEIR LITTLE ONE WHO CRIED DURING 45MINS OF THE SHOW. NOT APPROPRIATE FOR ANY CHILDREN UNDER 16 (AT LEAST)
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