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The '''Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre''' is a museum of history and natural science in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. The museum was founded in [[1867]], and houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens. It is located at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa, at the corner of Division and West 12th Street on "museum hill." |
The '''Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre''' is a museum of history and natural science in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. The museum was founded in [[1867]], and houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens. It is located at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa, at the corner of Division and West 12th Street on "museum hill." |
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Established | 1867 |
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Location | Davenport, Iowa, United States |
Type | Science Museum |
Website | putnam.org |
The Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre is a museum of history and natural science in Davenport, Iowa. The museum was founded in 1867, and houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens. It is located at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa, at the corner of Division and West 12th Street on "museum hill."
The IMAX Theatre, with 3D capabilities, has one of the largest movie screens in the state of Iowa, 57' by 70'.
Permanent Exhibits
Black Earth, Big River is an exploration of the past and present habitats of the Quad-Cities region. Black Earth, Big River, the newest permanent exhibit in the museum features a 718-gallon aquarium filled with river fish, a cave, and a huge oak tree. Habitats and wildlife are explained throughout the exhibit, along with stories of the region.
Hall of Mammals explains various mammals through many means. Photographs, hands-on activities, and realistic dioramas are all provided in this multi-sensory exhibit. From the Arctic polar bears to the African zebras, many different animals are explored in this exhibit.
Changing Exhibits
The museum features a regular rotation of changing exhibits and displays.