PUTNAM MUSEUM

DAVENPORT, IA

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Putnam Museum is a museum located in Davenport, Iowa. It was founded in 1867 and has since then been dedicated to educating its visitors about natural history, science, and regional history. The museum is housed in a 70,000 square-foot building and has over 160,000 artifacts in its collection.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including geology, biology, and anthropology. It has a permanent exhibit on the history of the Quad Cities region, which includes Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline. This exhibit showcases the development of the region from its early days as a trading post to its current status as a major industrial center.

There is also a large exhibit on the history of transportation, which includes a collection of antique cars, bicycles, and locomotives. Visitors can see how technology has changed over time and how these changes have affected transportation.

The Putnam Museum also has a 3D theater, which shows educational films on various topics. The museum offers a range of educational programs for school groups and families, including guided tours, hands-on activities, and workshops.

Overall, the Putnam Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in science, history, and culture. The museum's exhibits are engaging, informative, and well-curated, making it a must-visit attraction in Davenport, Iowa.

PUTNAM MUSEUM is a History Museum in DAVENPORT IA. US MID #8401900315

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 3,676,258 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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PUTNAM MUSEUM
1717 W 12TH ST
DAVENPORT
IA
52804-3547

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PUTNAM MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401900315
Name PUTNAM MUSEUM
Alternate Name PUTNAM MUSEUM
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 420680474
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 3,985,378
REVENUE 3,676,258
LAT/LONG 41.531481, -90.601466
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 163
US Census Tract: 011100
US Census Block: 2041