Putnam Museum, Davenport

Name: Putnam Museum
Address: 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, 52804-3547, United States
Telephone: +1 563-324-1933

#7 among attractions in Davenport

Museum, Natural history museum, Science museum, Cinema

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The Putnam Museum and Science Center, formerly Davenport Academy of Natural Sciences, is a museum of history and natural science and a science center in Davenport, Iowa, United States. The museum was founded in 1867, and was one of the first museums west of the Mississippi River. It houses 160,000 historical artifacts and specimens and a giant screen theater. It is located at 1717 West 12th Street, at the corner of Division and West 12th Street on "museum hill," near Fejervary Park. It is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. ()

Established: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'51"N, 90°36'7"W

Address

1717 W 12th StWest EndDavenport 52804-3547 United States

Contact

+1 563-324-1933

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Day trips

Putnam Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Modern Woodmen Park, Kahl Building, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Fejervary Park.

1.3 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
35 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
1.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
35 min walk • The Kahl Building is an historic building located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Davenport
14 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church was a parish of the Diocese of Davenport. The church building is located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States, at the corner of Fillmore and W. 6th Streets. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Complex.
~1090 ftW
Park, Zoo
Fejervary Park, Davenport
6 min walk • Fejervary Park is located in the west end of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The 75-acre park is dominated by rolling green grass hills and trees. It features play ground equipment and an aquatic center. The Putnam Museum is located just to the east of the park.
0.9 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Col Ballroom, Davenport
23 min walk • The Col Ballroom is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties as the Saengerfest Halle.
0.4 miE
Italianate architecture
Washington Gardens, Davenport
11 min walk • Washington Gardens is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.
~1660 ftE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture
Riverview Terrace Historic District, Davenport
9 min walk • The Riverview Terrace Historic District is a 15.2-acre historic district in Davenport, Iowa, United States, that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It was listed on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.
0.5 miE
Greek Revival architecture
J.C. Peters House, Davenport
12 min walk • The J.C. Peters House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. While he was probably not the original occupant of the house J.C. Peters and his family lived here from 1884 into the 1890s.
0.4 miNE
Frederick G. Clausen
Northwest Davenport Turner Society Hall, Davenport
12 min walk • The Northwest Davenport Turner Society Hall is a historic building located in the old northwest side of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.
0.5 miNE
Greek Revival architecture
John Lueschen House, Davenport
13 min walk • The John Lueschen House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is located in what was historically a German ethnic neighborhood.
~460 ftE
Neighbourhood
Dr. Kuno Struck House, Davenport
3 min walk • The Dr. Kuno Struck House, also known as Clifton Manor, is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Putnam Museum open?

Putnam Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Putnam Museum?

Nearby attractions include Dr. Kuno Struck House, Davenport (3 min walk), Max Petersen House, Davenport (4 min walk), Fejervary Park, Davenport (6 min walk), Riverview Terrace Historic District, Davenport (9 min walk).