Putnam Museum and Science Center, History museum in Davenport, United States.
The Putnam Museum and Science Center maintains 250,000 historical artifacts and specimens across four main exhibit halls, including natural science collections and interactive displays.
Founded in 1867 as the Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences, this institution stands as one of the earliest museums established west of the Mississippi River.
The World Culture Gallery presents global artifacts spanning multiple civilizations, including a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy and international cultural objects.
The museum offers reduced admission rates through Museums for All program and operates at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa.
The Black Earth Big River exhibit features a large aquarium and educational displays about the Upper Mississippi River Valley ecosystems.
Location: Davenport
Address: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804
Phone: +(563)3241933
Website: http://putnam.org
GPS coordinates: 41.53109,-90.60198
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:29
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