Robo Art opens July 1
Explore the world of robotics through art and hands-on activities beginning July 1 at the i.d.e.a. Museum. Robo Art will feature a variety of artworks from around the globe that explore the relationship of art and science and the importance of imagination in designing...
Summer Wonder Camp returns July 12-16
This summer, let your children experience engaging STEAM projects inspired by our upcoming exhibition, Robo Art. Summer Wonder Camp – where science and art collide - takes places July 12-16 for ages 6 to 12. “Camps offer a great escape – even for a few hours – for...
Art of the Story continues through June 13
Experience the art of storytelling at the i.d.e.a. Museum now through Sunday, June 13. Art of the Story. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey that nurture creative thinking and embrace the storyteller within us all. It features art and hands-on activities -...
4th Trimester Virtual Conference April 24
The i.d.e.a. Museum is partnering once again with 4th Trimester Arizona to present a special one-day event aimed at helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of a family. This year, the 4th Trimester Arizona Conference returns virtually on Saturday,...
Sunnee O’Rork retires from the City of Mesa after 15 years as its Director of the i.d.e.a Museum
i.d.e.a. Museum Director Sunnee O’Rork will retire from the City of Mesa on Jan. 21, after serving more than 15 years in this role. During O’Rork’s tenure, the museum went through a significant transformation, which included the rebranding of the institution, upgraded...
Mesa announces reopening plans for two city museums
The City of Mesa has announced that the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the i.d.e.a. Museum will be reopening at the end of this month. Both City owned and operated venues have been closed since the pandemic hit in March. Museum members will have opportunities...