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Send us Fan MailA Conestoga wagon that doubles as a kaleidoscope, Holocaust survivor violins that still fill a concert hall, and a triceratops headed for Iowa. That's not a movie plot, it's what's happening across the Quad Cities museum world right now.We're joined by Kelly Lau, Vice President of Museum Experiences at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Kelly walks us through what her job really touches, from education and field trips to curatorial work and exhibit planning. We talk about the Kaleidoscope special exhibit with local artist Tom Chateau and why this kind of hands-on art, optics, and design is one of the best examples of STEAM learning you can bring a family to.From there, we zoom out to the bigger visitor experience: summer camps for every age, the new Family Discovery Center built for pre-K kids and sensory-friendly exploration, and what it looks like when a museum takes accessibility seriously. Kelly shares how Spanish language interpretation and other changes are helping more visitors feel welcome. Then we spend time with one of the most moving cultural projects in the state, Violins of Hope, and why hearing these instruments played makes history feel immediate.We close with the kind of museum stories you never forget, including CT scans of Egyptian mummies and the behind-the-scenes journey toward unveiling a triceratops for the Putnam's 160th birthday in 2027. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves the Quad Cities, and leave a review, then tell us: what exhibit would you drive across Iowa to see?QC, That's Where is a podcast powered by Visit Quad Cities. Through the people, partnerships, and personalities woven throughout the Quad Cities region, you'll meet real Quad Citizens and hear the untold stories of the region.Follow Visit Quad Cities on social media and never miss an episode of #QCThatsWhere.FacebookInstagramLinkedInX

Send us a textIn honor of the United States of America's 250th anniversary in 2026, The Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library are teaming up to share how the Quad Cities fits into our nation's history!  Working through a timeline from our country's founding to recent history, the podcast will feature artifacts from the Putnam Museum and archives from the Davenport Public Library's Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. The podcast will use these to illustrate the fascinating and surprising stories of our community within the bigger picture of the nation. Join us to hear about some of the most notable artifacts you can see at the Putnam Museum (and some that are protected behind locked doors) that connect Quad Citians to national milestones. Learn about the documents housed at the Davenport Public Library that tell the stories of these events, and the books you can check out to learn more about these subjects! 

This week's episode explores the much-anticipated new exhibit, "Sacred Places," opening on June 15. This interactive experience invites visitors to explore various sacred sites from multiple world religions, offering a unique perspective on the human connection to spiritual spaces.

In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany discuss the Native American Heritage Month Reading Challenge, the prizes participants can win, and the books by Indigenous authors available for all ages! The library is also coordinating a Coats and Hygiene Drive with Kinna's House of Love, a Quad Cities based organization working to support and promote awareness of women and children affected by abuse. Drop off items at Kinna's House of Love anytime before November 20th. These items will be distributed to those in need at the Winter Wellness Event at the Main library on December 4th. Check out our calendar of events to see what else is going on at the library this month! Some upcoming programs include:"We Are Still Here - An Indigenous Journey" - Nov. 9th @ 6:30pm - Fairmount "QC Libraries Teentober Red Carpet Awards Event" - Nov. 14th @ 6:00pm - Putnam Museum"Kids Thanksgiving Holiday Kit" - Nov. 20th @ 10:00am - Virtual "Pottery with Miss Carolyn" - Nov. 30th @ 6:00pm - Off SiteSome helpful links from our discussion:Native American Heritage Month Reading Challenge Indigenous Peoples' Information & ResourcesKinna's House of Love Library Links:Library Social Worker - Do you need help navigating government benefits, affordable housing, or unemployment? Or, as a parent, you may be wondering what resources are available for you and your family. The Library Social Worker can work with you to navigate these challenges.Calendar of Events - Learn more about the events discussed in this episode and about what is coming up at the Library!Library Catalog - Place holds on all of the books discussed today!To find out what books were mentioned in this episode, visit our Checked In Libguide!

The UAW holds its third contract vote, the Putnam Museum focuses on local history, and a ban on "dark money" in Illinois.

Families of all ages can expect tons of fun while attending a Polar Express Pajama Party at the Putnam Museum in Davenport! You and your family will enjoy the holiday classic "The Polar Express 3D" on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in holiday activities for all ages, including face painting, a hot chocolate station, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, a souvenir Putnam ornament and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits! It's recommended to reserve a spot, as the parties sell out fast! Putnam Museum Relationship Advancement Director Michelle Darland joined AM Quad Cities!

You can unearth exciting dino-themed activities, roaming dinosaurs and more as the Putnam Museum in Davenport hosts Dino Days! Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the event will celebrate everything your children love about dinosaurs! Putnam Museum Relationship Advancement Director Michelle Darland joined AM Quad Cities!

You can party like it's 1969 at the Putnam Museum in Davenport from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday as they host the Lunar Landing Party! You'll experience a recreated 1969 living room courtesy of Riverbend Retro when millions watched Apollo 11 touchdown on the moon as well as One Small Step for Mankind, actual footage shown at the exact time on the giant screen! Also, see the limited run of The Day We Walked on the Moon playing two days only, Saturday and Sunday! Putnam Museum Relationship Advancement Director Michelle Darland joined AM Quad Cities!

The stage is set for the return of the Rooftop Concert at the Putnam Museum in Davenport with a Motown Tribute! Saturday at noon you can enjoy adult beverages food while listening to hits of the Motown era as 10 of Soul performs! You're encouraged to bring your lawn chairs! The concert is free but donations will be accepted to go towards education programs at the Putnam! Putnam Museum's Relationship Advancement Director Michele Darland joined AM Quad Cities!

Race: Are We So Different? is a thought-provoking exhibit currently on display at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. This interactive, travelling exhibit encourages the visitor to reconsider the idea of race through scientific, historical, and cultural lenses.

Race: Are We So Different? is a thought-provoking exhibit currently on display at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. This interactive, travelling exhibit encourages the visitor to reconsider the idea of race through scientific, historical, and cultural lenses.

Ken tells us how his epigraphy trip wasn't a vacation and how he spent five days examining the Davenport Tablets at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa, and the Kensington Rune Stone in Alexandria, Minnesota.LinksDavenport TabletsThe Kensington Runestone ContactEmail us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan BoyleEdited by Chris Webster

Ken tells us how his epigraphy trip wasn't a vacation and how he spent five days examining the Davenport Tablets at the Putnam Museum in Davenport, Iowa, and the Kensington Rune Stone in Alexandria, Minnesota.