Last updated: 2025-04-22
When Midwest winter winds sweep through the Quad Cities, indoor adventures beckon. Moline offers a diverse range of climate-controlled experiences that transform chilly days into opportunities for exploration, learning, and entertainment.
From cultural exhibits at the Figge Art Museum to interactive displays at the Putnam Museum, indoor attractions provide engaging escapes that showcase the region’s rich heritage and creative spirit.
Discover Moline’s indoor entertainment scene today!
Featured Indoor Activities in Moline
- Putnam Museum & Science Center (Davenport)
- Figge Art Museum (Davenport)
- Quad City Botanical Center (Indoor Conservatory) (Rock Island)
- iWireless Center
- Black Box Theatre
- German American Heritage Center & Museum (Davenport)
Black Box Theatre
What to Expect
Intimate theater space featuring contemporary musical and comedy performances
Description
Black Box Theatre delivers intimate, innovative performances featuring diverse theatrical productions. The venue showcases original musicals like Fun Home and Ordinary Days, alongside live comedy with improv troupes Wisenheimer and G.I.T. Improv. Provides a dynamic platform for local performing arts with engaging, contemporary storytelling.
Where: Moline | More Info: Black Box Theatre
Figge Art Museum (Davenport)
What to Expect
Premier Midwestern art museum between Chicago and Des Moines
Description
The Figge Art Museum offers a comprehensive art experience featuring diverse exhibitions spanning multiple artistic periods and styles. Visitors can explore rotating displays of contemporary and historical artworks, including compelling collections from Northern European traditions and unique exhibits by artists like Myrlande Constant and Louise Kames.
Where: Davenport | More Info: Figge Art Museum
German American Heritage Center & Museum (Davenport)
What to Expect
Comprehensive German-American immigration and cultural preservation museum
Description
The German American Heritage Center & Museum preserves and showcases German-American cultural history through carefully curated exhibits, interactive displays, and educational programs. Visitors explore immigration stories, traditional artifacts, and historical narratives that highlight the significant contributions of German immigrants to Iowa and the United States.
Where: Davenport | More Info: German American Heritage Center & Museum
iWireless Center
What to Expect
Multi-purpose arena with extensive event hosting capabilities
Description
Vibrant Arena is a 12,000-seat multi-purpose venue hosting diverse entertainment experiences including live concerts, family shows, and professional hockey. The facility offers 18,000 square feet of flexible event space suitable for weddings, parties, and special gatherings. Home to the Quad City Mallards hockey team, the arena attracts major concert tours and regional sporting events.
Where: Moline | More Info: iWireless Center
Putnam Museum & Science Center (Davenport)
What to Expect
Multi-disciplinary museum with science center and historical galleries
Description
Interactive museum offering immersive science and history exhibits, featuring a giant screen theater, engaging educational programs, and diverse galleries exploring natural world, cultural history, and scientific phenomena. Visitors can explore Mayan mysteries, meteorological displays, and regional ecosystem exhibits.
Where: Davenport | More Info: Putnam Museum & Science Center
Quad City Botanical Center (Indoor Conservatory) (Rock Island)
What to Expect
Tropical indoor garden sanctuary with global plant collections
Description
Indoor tropical conservatory featuring diverse plant collections from around the world. Visitors can explore lush Sun Garden environments, experience global botanical landscapes, and enjoy year-round greenery. Offers an immersive indoor experience with tropical and seasonal plant displays that provide a warm, educational retreat from outdoor temperatures.
Where: Rock Island | More Info: Quad City Botanical Center (Indoor Conservatory)
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