Visitors had a special opportunity to see and visit the Putnam's own FabLab and see 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters in action. They also got an opportunity to see real life gadgets and inventions made in the backyard when visiting the Arsenal of Innovation exhibit.
 

Visitors contiued the fun by visiting the National Geographic Giant Screen for the kickoff of 2015's summer Reel Deal with a showing of Jumanji.

The museum is located at 1717 West 12th Street in Davenport.  Almost 150 years after its founding, the Putnam continues to thrive, offering unique, immersive, hands-on learning experiences to 150,000 visitors annually, including 35,000 school children each year.  Its mission is to inspire ideas, dialogue and interaction among people of all ages through entertaining experiences that connect them to history, cultures, nature and the environment, by preserving collections and presenting educational programs, films and exhibits.  The museum exists to preserve our region’s treasures, educate people of all ages in unique and lasting ways and connect people to each other as they experience science, history, cultures and environments throughout time and across the globe.