Kaffee und Kuchen: Strange Objects from the Putnam Collection

Name: Kaffee und Kuchen: Strange Objects from the Putnam Collection
Start: 2025-10-12T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, United States, Iowa 52802

Schedule

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

712 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, United States, Iowa 52802 | Davenport, IA

The Putnam Museum has been collecting natural science, history and anthropology objects for over 150 years. Artifacts and specimens from all over the world have been donated by local residents and avid collectors. The collection is large and eclectic to say the least. And, let’s admit it, some artifacts are just weird. From shrunken heads to hairballs, none of these objects will ever be designated “national treasures,” but many have earned a place in the hearts and memories of the Quad Cities’ community. Learn the stories behind these well-loved objects and many of the other wonderfully strange pieces preserved at the Putnam.
With Putnam Museum Curator of Natural Science, Christine Chandler
1:30 refreshments
2:00 program
FREE for members
$8 for non-members
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