The Putnam is a place where people connect with history and ideas by doing, making and experiencing. The Putnam is also the perfect venue for rehearsal dinners, small receptions, company special events, meetings and parties. Our numerous venue options allow us to customize to your group size and scale of event that no other venue in the Quad Cities can offer. Host your special event at the Putnam Museum and Science Center! The Putnam offers multiple rental spaces ranging from our spacious Grand Lobby which can hold large capacity events to our gorgeous Lardner Balcony which boasts the best views of the Quad Cities, Mississippi River, and Centennial Bridge.