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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...