Quad Cities, Iowa, United States

Putnam Museum

Learn about Native American heritage in the Midwest Get a private, insider’s view of Davenport’s premier natural history and science museum, the Putnam. Start your explorations in this Smithsonian Affiliate with an exclusive introduction from the museum’s President and learn about its extensive Native American and Midwest collections. Join the Putnam’s Curator of History and Anthropology for an in-depth, Privileged Access tour of the “River, Prairie and People” exhibit and view some of the museum’s most valuable artifacts of the period—including one of the few surviving copies of the 1832 Black Hawk Treaty signed by Chief Keokuk. Your Privileged Accessed experience continues with unique performances, lectures and craft demonstrations celebrating the rich and meaningful lives of Indigenous Americans today. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.