Desert Roots: Story of a Seed Opening February 17
The i.d.e.a. Museum invites you to a new exhibition that will knock your stalks off, “Desert Roots: Story of a Seed.” From start to finish, guests will be immersed in the minute details of the seed lifecycle from creating a root system with Geemo limbs to picking...
Wing It! Things That Fly Opens Aug 26, 2022
The i.d.e.a. Museum invites you to experience our gravity-defying exhibition, “Wing It! Things That Fly.” Soar to new heights in the Whitman Exhibition Gallery while exploring different perspectives of flight and winged creatures. With a focus on STEAM, imagination...
New leader joins City of Mesa’s i.d.e.a. Museum
After an extensive national search, Jarrad Bittner — an experienced organizational leader focused on strategic initiatives serving children and families — has been named the new director of the i.d.e.a. Museum, a City of Mesa museum. He begins his new position on Aug....
Stay cool, inspired and engaged this summer at Downtown Mesa museums
Three exciting new exhibitions are opening in Downtown Mesa on July 1. Travel back in time to ancient Arizona to walk with dinosaurs and then go behind the scenes to develop a deeper understanding of our past at the Arizona Museum of Natural History (AZMNH). Next,...
Robo Art opens July 1
Explore the world of robotics through art and hands-on activities beginning July 1 at the i.d.e.a. Museum. Robo Art will feature a variety of artworks from around the globe that explore the relationship of art and science and the importance of imagination in designing...
Summer Wonder Camp returns July 12-16
This summer, let your children experience engaging STEAM projects inspired by our upcoming exhibition, Robo Art. Summer Wonder Camp – where science and art collide - takes places July 12-16 for ages 6 to 12. “Camps offer a great escape – even for a few hours – for...