Temporary closure starting March 17
Statement from idea 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
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
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 idea...
Parenting resources conference returns to the museum March 7
A one-day special event aimed at helping new and expecting parents navigate the challenges of a family returns to the idea Museum Saturday, March 7. The 4th Trimester Arizona Conference – in its third year - features 12+ workshops that tackle postpartum, intimacy,...
Theatre for little ones returns to the idea Museum
Plink! Ploink! Plonk! - a theater experience for little ones - will be performing at the idea Museum at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28 and 29. The two special performances aim to provide interactive, imaginative storytelling experiences for the museum’s youngest audiences. Made...
Museum offers free creative experiences during makers festival
This Saturday, Feb. 15, experience creative hands-on activities, art and storytelling at the idea Museum for free as part of the 7th Annual Southwest Maker Fest (SWMF). The collaborative one-day festival, featuring creative experiences and entertainment, takes place...