Online Tickets
Save time and skip the admission line. Tickets are good any time during business hours for the date purchased.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m
Tuesday – Saturday
and
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday
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.
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.
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 open Tuesday through Sunday.
Please note: Our website is best viewed on Chrome or Safari.
Experiment & Learn: Classes
NEW: Are you looking for an opportunity for your preschooler(s) to build skills and prepare for school? We have a learning adventure made for your child(ren) at i.d.e.a. for Early Learners. DETAILS
Or pick up an activity kit and check our iArt page for at-home activities.
Plan a Visit
Now open Tuesday through Sunday. LEARN MORE about what to expect on your visit.
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.
Field Trips & Tours
Take your class or group on an artful journey that nourishes young minds and sparks creativity.
We also offer two virtual programs through our Learning ReimaginED initiative. Details online.
Girl Scouts
In-person workshops have returned. Daisies, Brownies and Juniors in your troops also have the opportunity to learn, explore and create virtually with our Art in the Outdoors workshop.
Gifts: Make a Difference
Your donation funds educational programs that support early learning, nurture creative thinking and engage families. Change lives!
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.
Imagine - Design - Build
Artwork includes a variety of paintings, sculpture, fiber works, digital videos, LED lighting, and digital photography. Numerous interactive and artmaking activities will be in the gallery.
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.
Explore & Discover: ArtVille
Learn through tactile experiences and imaginative play in a town all about art.
A socks-only space for ages 0 – 4.
Imagine & Design: HUB Gallery
Nurture creative thinking by experiencing hands-on art, design and science activities.
Outdoor Creativity: Atrium
Encourage exploration and curiosity in the open air! We’re currently working to bring our Atrium to life. Can we count on you to support our plans?
Access for All
Making the museum accessible for our entire community is important.
Our next FREE event is on Sept. 25. Register for your timed ticket HERE.
Learn more about our discount programs.
Sponsorship
Create brand awareness while supporting educational i.d.e.a. Museum programs that provide creative family fun.
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.