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Stay cool, inspired and engaged this summer at Downtown Mesa museums

by Yvette Armendariz | Jun 28, 2021

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

by Yvette Armendariz | Jun 11, 2021

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

by Yvette Armendariz | May 13, 2021

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...

Art of the Story continues through June 13

by Yvette Armendariz | Apr 20, 2021

Experience the art of storytelling at the i.d.e.a. Museum now through Sunday, June 13. Art of the Story. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey that nurture creative thinking and embrace the storyteller within us all. It features art and hands-on activities -...

4th Trimester Virtual Conference April 24

by Yvette Armendariz | Apr 7, 2021

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,...

Sunnee O’Rork retires from the City of Mesa after 15 years as its Director of the i.d.e.a Museum

by Yvette Armendariz | Jan 11, 2021

i.d.e.a. Museum Director Sunnee O’Rork will retire from the City of Mesa on Jan. 21, after serving more than 15 years in this role. During O’Rork’s tenure, the museum went through a significant transformation, which included the rebranding of the institution, upgraded...