Press Releases

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...

Mesa announces reopening plans for two city museums

by Yvette Armendariz | Oct 7, 2020

The City of Mesa has announced that the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the i.d.e.a. Museum will be reopening at the end of this month. Both City owned and operated venues have been closed since the pandemic hit in March. Museum members will have opportunities...

Temporary closure starting March 17

by Yvette Armendariz | Mar 15, 2020

Statement from i.d.e.a. Museum regarding our temporary closure due to coronavirus: Out of an abundance of caution and to support other preventive measures underway, the City of Mesa has decided to temporarily suspend all public operations at the City's museums...

Museum Discovery Day (March 15) postposed

by Yvette Armendariz | Mar 13, 2020

While the cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) remain low in Arizona, we have decided to postpone Museum Discovery Day due to the crowds it attracts. A new date will be announced soon, as we seek to make science, art and hands-on activities accessible to families of all...

Museum Discovery Day returns Sunday, March 15

by Yvette Armendariz | Mar 2, 2020

Two family-friendly museums in Downtown Mesa will offer free admission from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. This special Sunday event is part of the City of Mesa’s Museum Discovery series. Participating museums are Arizona Museum of Natural History and the...