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Week of the Young Child 2021

Our mission and program goals at the i.d.e.a. Museum revolve around early childhood education. That’s because a wealth of development and growth occurs in children between birth and age 5. This time of life is full of joy, wonder, curiosity and discovery. And it’s...

4th Trimester Virtual Conference April 24

The i.d.e.a. Museum is partnering once again with 4th Trimester Arizona to present a special one-day event aimed at helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of a family. This year, the 4th Trimester Arizona Conference returns virtually on Saturday,...

Introducing Dyan Seaburg

Dyan Seaburg, a long-time City of Mesa employee with a stellar record of leading teams, has been named interim executive director of the i.d.e.a. Museum. Seaburg's addition will allow the existing leadership team to focus on exhibitions and programs while the city...

Girl Scouts virtual workshop now available

Join us for virtual badge-earning opportunities. In support of the Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, the i.d.e.a. Museum is pleased to offer your troop the opportunity to learn, explore and create virtually with our Art in the Outdoors workshop. Your Outdoor...

Take-home kits for purchase

The i.d.e.a. Museum currently offer three special activity kits for families. Your purchase of these kits supports museum educational programming. i.d.e.a. Bag This activity kit is different than others you might see. We don't include step-by-step directions or intend...

5 ways to support the museum in 2021

We appreciate the ongoing support we’ve been getting for our community at large since we’ve reopened at limited capacity. Just by visiting, you are showing the value we have in our community. Even though the i.d.e.a. Museum is a City of Mesa museum, about 35 percent...

Please take our museum engagement survey

Will you please help us by sharing your thoughts about how the i.d.e.a. Museum and museums broadly can better support and engage you in 2021? Please take our survey >> https://my.mesaaz.gov/3bIfHqx Why this survey? We at the i.d.e.a. Museum care deeply...

Admission deal extended

Updated 4/1/21 The i.d.e.a. Museum has extended an admission special in April, while the museum continues to operate at reduced capacity and with timed entries. Admission is discounted to $4.50 per person ages 1 and up - that's 50 percent off! At this time, we are not...

Make that 6 ways to support museum

As we move closer to the end of 2020, we continue reflecting on the appreciation we have for all our supporters. It's been quite the year, and we are thankful that you continue to be invested in the i.d.e.a. Museum as members, donors, volunteers and guests. If you are...

Changes in ArtVille

We've gotten a few questions about what's new or different in ArtVille, our socks-only play space aimed at little ones ages 4 and younger. Modifications Prior to reopening, ArtVille's high-touch activities were modified to provide the safest experience for our...

3 ways to support the museum

We're grateful to have such a wonderful, supportive membership and donor community. If you are thinking of new ways to support the i.d.e.a. Museum this holiday season, we have 3 suggestions: -Purchase HUB Activity Kits or stocking stuffers for creative experiences at...

Learning ReimaginED Virtual Museum Programs

The City of Mesa Arts and Culture Department is excited to announce Learning ReimaginED, a virtual portal to the educational community providing one-stop, easy-to-use access to learning resources in STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and...