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About Grand Lobby at Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre

The Grand Lobby at Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, offers a versatile event space perfect for galas, receptions, conferences, and special occasions. With a 3,564 square foot footprint and multiple seating configurations, this venue adapts to your event needs—from elegant banquets to dynamic theater-style engagements. The Grand Lobby was designed to host up to 300 people, while the adjacent GIANT Screen Theater seats 264 for immersive presentations or screenings. This space is part of a larger museum and science center that makes for a unique, engaging backdrop for your event, anchored in downtown Davenport’s cultural offerings.

Parking is convenient with on-site Putnam Museum Parking Lot access for events. Davenport CitiBus serves the area, and downtown transit options make it easy for attendees to reach the venue. For guests traveling from out of town, nearby hotels offer comfortable stays in the heart of Davenport. The Current Iowa (Autograph Collection) at 215 N Main St and Hotel Blackhawk (Autograph Collection) at 200 E 3rd St are recommended options. In addition to hosting events, the Grand Lobby regularly supports community programs and special occasions, including Time Travelers Ball: Tunes Through Time 2026 Gala, Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour, and the Family Discovery Center Grand Opening.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804.
  • Venue type: Museum and Science Center with a dedicated Grand Lobby event space.
  • Grand Lobby capacity: up to 300 people (per Grand Lobby page).
  • Grand Lobby area: 3,564 square feet (per Rentals page).
  • Grand Lobby seating configurations: Banquet 296, Classroom 250, Theater 445 (per Rentals page).
  • GIANT Screen Theater capacity: 264 seats (the theater formerly branded as IMAX).
  • Renamed from IMAX Theater to GIANT Screen Theater; IMAX branding no longer used.
  • Parking: on-site Putnam Museum Parking Lot is available for events.
  • Transit: Davenport CitiBus serves the area; downtown transit options are available.
  • Nearby hotels: The Current Iowa (Autograph Collection, 215 N Main St) and Hotel Blackhawk (Autograph Collection, 200 E 3rd St).
  • Notable events hosted: Time Travelers Ball: Tunes Through Time 2026 Gala; Davenport Civil Rights Trolley Tour; Family Discovery Center Grand Opening (and other museum programs).