Robo Art

Journey into Robo Art!

Coming July 1. Art and Science collides as kids of all ages discover the awesomeness of robots! Presented by City of Mesa and the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation.

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Tickets

Museum timed tickets available now!

We're open Thursday through Sunday. Online ticket reservations strongly encouraged. Admission deal ends June 30.

NOTE: Members, please log into your accounts to access timed tickets.

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Virtual Programs

Enjoy a virtual field trip, earn a Girl Scout badge or take home some creative activities via our i.d.e.a. Bag. Learn more on our Classes page.

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

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Can’t make it to the museum? Create some fun at home with 100+ ideas from our Museum staff, volunteers and other supporters. We post new activities most Wednesdays!

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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.

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Timed Tickets

We encourage reserving tickets for your family online to save your spot.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m
Thursday – Saturday

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12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday

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What to Expect

We offer art and hands-on activities that support early learning, nurture creative thinking and engage families in quality time.

Enhanced cleaning protocols are in place. Families are encouraged to read our guidelines for a fun visit.

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Health & Wellness

If you are feeling ill, we respectfully ask you to reschedule your visit.

To help mitigate the spread of germs, the museum added hand sanitizer stations and installed Plasma Air ionization systems. Learn more in our FAQs.

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

The i.d.e.a. Museum – which is owned by the City of Mesa and supported by the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation – offers hands-on activities and art exhibitions for kids of all ages. Programs are developed not only for children but also – most importantly – for the whole family.

The museum inspires our visitors 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.

We also offer virtual school tours, Girl Scout workshops and take-home activity kits. Please visit our Classes page to learn more.

NOTE: We are currently open Thursday through Sunday. Hours expand beginning July 1.

Please note: Our website is best viewed on Chrome or Safari.

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Take-home Activities

Bring home activities that inspire imagination, design, experience and art with our i.d.e.a. Bag. More activity kits – including Skill Builders – are now available. LEARN MORE HERE.

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Plan a Visit

Now open with timed entries Thursday through Sunday. New hours begin July 1. LEARN MORE about what to expect on your visit.

Note: The museum will be open Sunday, July 4.

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Membership

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

Members receive early access to timed ticket registration.

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Field Trips & Tours

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

We have launched two virtual programs through our Learning ReimaginED initiative. Details online.

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Girl Scouts

We are pleased to now offer your Daisies, Brownies and Juniors in your troops the opportunity to learn, explore and create virtually with our Art in the Outdoors workshop.

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Gifts: Make a Difference

Your donation funds educational programs that support early learning, nurture creative thinking and engage families. Change lives!

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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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Robo Art exhibition

Art & science collide as we take you on a journey looking at the impact of robots in our lives and art.

Opening day: Thursday, July 1.

Please note: The Whiteman Family Exhibition Gallery will be closed June 14-30 for the installation of new art and activities for Robo Art.

Discover

Summer Wonder Camp returns July 12-16. Other in-person classes – which aim to spark curiosity & a love for learning – are on a pause. Virtual options available. Or pick up an activity kit and check our iArt page for at-home activities.

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