i.d.e.a. Museum at home

Add some fun at home while we are temporarily closed with some creative ideas from our Museum staff, volunteers and other supporters.

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Museum Temporarily Closed

Out of an abundance of caution and to support other preventive measures underway, the City of Mesa has decided to temporarily suspend all public operations at the City’s museums through April 30.

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Returning soon!

The museum is temporarily closed. We’ll keep you posted when we reopen so you may embark on a storytelling adventure that nurtures creative thinking.

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Your opinion matters

We’re always striving to improve, so we ask you to let us know how we are doing through the City of Mesa Arts & Culture Survey

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Museum FAQs

Thank you for making plans with us! Before your visit, check out our Museum FYIs to help prepare for a fun experience!

Prepare for your visit

We inspire nearly 90,000 children of all ages in Mesa and the Phoenix metropolitan area through art exhibitions and STEAM activities focused on supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families.

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Note to our museum guests about our temporary closure

Please keep up with us on our social media – Facebook, Instagram & Twitter – for creative activities and content for supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging as a family.

Welcome to the i.d.e.a. Museum.

Our activities and exhibitions for kids of all ages are developed not only for them but also – most importantly – for the whole family. The museum inspires children to experience their world differently. Therefore – in addition to art, creativity and imagination – we focus on supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families in quality experiences.

Your opinions matter

Please take a moment to share your thoughts about museum experiences through a special survey from the American Alliance of Museums. Your participation is important for helping us continue to make the museum a great place for families.

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Plan a Visit

NOTE: The museum is temporarily closed through April 30. READ MORE.

Engage your brain with creative interactives at the i.d.e.a. Museum. Check out our “Preparing for Your Museum Adventure” page to learn more about what to expect when you arrive.

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Membership

Entertain your family with creative experiences; a great value that pays for itself in as little as two visits.

Please note: Current i.d.e.a. Museum memberships will be extended for the duration of the museum closure.

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Mission

We inspire nearly 90,000 children of all ages annually by providing art exhibitions and STEAM activities that support early learning, nurture creative thinking and engage families.

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Explore & Discover: ArtVille

Learn through tactile experiences and imaginative play in a town all about art.

A socks-only space for ages 0 – 4.

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Imagine & Design: HUB Gallery

Nurture creative thinking by experiencing hands-on art, design and science activities.

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Field Trips & Tours

Take your class or group on an artful journey that nourishes young minds and sparks creativity.

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Birthday Parties: 3 Options - No Cleanup!

Let our staff take the stress out of your child’s celebration. Choose from ArtVille Tots, Robo-Bash & Art Studio.

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Art of the Story exhibition

Join us on a journey featuring art and hands-on activities that embrace the storyteller within us all.. Note: The Whiteman Family Gallery will be closed May 25 – June 11, to change out art and activities.

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