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. Plus, join us on Wednesdays in July for a special Together in the Desert activity tied to Mesa’s Family Take Out Night.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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Engage your brain with creative interactives at the i.d.e.a. Museum.

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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 temporary 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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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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Experiment & Learn: Classes

Messy Creation classes, camps and other workshop aim to spark curiosity & a love for learning. Virtual options coming soon! Check our iArt page for at-home activities.

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Field Trips & Tours

Take your class or group on an artful journey that nourishes young minds and sparks creativity. We are developing some virtual programs, too. Stay tuned.

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