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Coming soon to the HUB Gallery

A few updates are coming to the HUB Gallery - including the installation of two new musical activities. Both were made possible by a grant from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community to “bolster child development through creativity.” Musical blocks The Music...

Museum offers workshops aimed at nurturing child development

MESA, Ariz. (April 2, 2019) – The i.d.e.a. Museum will offer daily workshops April 9-12 to help parents of young children nurture their children’s development. The activities are part of the Week of the Young Child™ established by the National Association for the...

Enjoy “green” experiences during Family Day, April 27

The i.d.e.a. Museum presents jungle-themed activities, entertainment and expert appearances during Family Day on Saturday, April 27. The all-day event centers around the museum’s current exhibition, Junkyard Jungle, where visitors can learn about the earth’s...

Enjoy free creative experiences at the i.d.e.a. Museum Feb. 16 during Southwest Maker Fest

MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 2019) – On Saturday, Feb. 16, experience a world of art and creative thinking at the i.d.e.a. Museum for free as part of the 6th Annual Southwest Maker Fest. The maker festival, featuring hands-on creative experiences and entertainment, takes...

4th Trimester conference returns to the museum March 9, features resources for parents

MESA, Ariz. (Feb. 5, 2019) - A special event aimed at helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of a family comes to the i.d.e.a. Museum Saturday, March 9. The 4th Trimester Arizona Conference features more than 15 workshops that tackle sex and...

Wonder Camps explore the art of invention through hands-on fun

MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 28, 2019) – This spring and summer, let your children experience art and science collide during one of the i.d.e.a. Museum’s Wonder Camps. Children ages 6 to 12 can enroll in a week-long program during the spring or summer to engage their brains...

Spring exhibition explores the beauty of recycled art, green living

MESA, Ariz. (Jan. 22, 2019) – Escape into your imagination this spring at the i.d.e.a. Museum’s Junkyard Jungle exhibition, where discarded materials become treasured artworks that takes you on a journey into Earth’s lush rainforests and other wild destinations. The...

Give the gift that keeps on giving & save up to $30

MESA, Ariz. (Dec. 1, 2018) Is there an art or science lover in your life? Give your special someone, and their family, the gift of an annual i.d.e.a. Museum membership — an experience that can be enjoyed all year long! Save $10, $20 or $30 on select annual memberships...

Three days of deals to start the holiday shopping season.

MESA, Ariz. (Nov. 16, 2018) - What’s better than finding the perfect gifts? Finding them on sale. The i.d.e.a. Museum is welcoming the holiday shopping season with three days of deals Nov. 23-25. Each day offers a discount that will leave both you and your wallet...

Museum Discovery Day returns in December

MESA, Ariz. (Nov. 12, 2018) – The i.d.e.a. Museum will open its galleries at no cost to the public from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14. The free access is part of the move toward Museum Discovery Days, which aim to make art and hands-on activities accessible to...

10 creative gift ideas for the holidays or anytime.

MESA, Ariz. (Nov. 7, 2018) – Pick the perfect gift to inspire any creative child on your list this holiday season. The i.d.e.a. Museum Shop has 10 great gift suggestions that are both affordable and will engage them long after the holidays are over. Under $5 Smencils...