International Museum of Art & Science

05/29/2026

☀️🪲 Sun’s out and these bugs are on their way out!

Mark down IMAS as your next summer destination spot this weekend to check out "Insecta: Small Wonders of the World" before it departs on May 31st.

This weekend will be the last opportunity to experience this vibrant insect macrophotography collection captured by artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez.

🗓️ Plan your visit to the International Museum of Art & Science today!
📍1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen | 🕙 10AM - 5PM
🔗 https://theimasonline.org/

05/26/2026

Operation Imagination: Summer Camp is back at the International Museum of Art & Science in McAllen, TX! This summer, we’re bringing back camp favorites alongside exciting new themes in science, art, engineering, and more — designed to spark curiosity in every camper.

Camps run June 1 – June 18 and July 6 – July 24, 2026!
https://theimasonline.org/summer-camp

Themes Include:
Movie Makers
Tinker Imagineers
Clay Lab
Dig Into Earth
World of Water with
Artful Creators
Paints & Prints
Ecology Explorers
Science Fusion

Each week includes hands-on activities, museum exhibit exploration, outdoor recess, and an afternoon snack.

05/22/2026

What a day! Thank you PNC Bank and Easterseals Rio Grande Valley for partnering for a great afternoon of fun and early childhood learning at the International Museum of Art & Science today!
Thank you PNC for supporting free admission today for our families!

The Mobile Learning Adventure (MLA) is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity for parents to learn about the importance of early childhood education while having fun with their children. The MLA is part of PNC Grow Up Great® – a $500 million, multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to help prepare young children for success in school and life.

IMAS is honored to join a national network of trusted community partners working alongside PNC to eliminate barriers to early education and create lasting opportunities for the next generation.

05/22/2026

There's still time to join us this afternoon until 3PM for PNC Mobile Learning Adventure and partners Easterseals Rio Grande Valley!

https://theimasonline.org/mobile-learning-adventure/

05/21/2026

🎟️ FREE Admission 12:00-5:00 PM on Friday, May 22 for the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure at IMAS in partnership with Easterseals! 🎉
Families with children ages 2-5 are invited for hands-on early learning fun from 12:00-3:00 PM!
✨ What to Expect:

Interactive learning kiosks
Imagine the future activities
Explore needs vs. wants
Turn everyday moments into learning opportunities

Part of PNC Grow Up Great® – a bilingual initiative supporting early childhood education! 🌟
📍 International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect for ages 2-5
🆓 FREE thanks to PNC
See you Friday! 🚌💙

05/20/2026

Calling all Cadette Girl Scouts:
Put your observation and critical thinking skills to the test as you solve a mystery at the museum. Learn about body language, use forensic science techniques, and decide clues. This workshop covers all steps.

This weekend is our final workshop of the year -
Girl Scouts Workshop | Cadette - Special Agent
Saturday, May 26
2:00-4:00 PM

https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2199

05/19/2026

📢 K-12 Teachers: FREE Smithsonian Workshop at IMAS!
The International Museum of Art & Science is excited to partner with the Smithsonian Institute to bring you an incredible professional development opportunity!
Smithsonian K-12 Teacher Workshop: Creating Portraits of Community
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
📍 International Museum of Art & Science

What You'll Learn:
This workshop introduces the Smithsonian American Art Museum's "Creating Portraits of Community" curriculum—a powerful tool for helping students capture and explore their communities through multimedia storytelling. You'll learn hands-on techniques using photography and oral history to record and analyze social, cultural, and historical contexts with your students.

Why Attend?
✅ Completely FREE for K-12 teachers
✅ Receive a $150 stipend for your time
✅ Take home 3 ready-to-implement lessons
✅ Partner with the Smithsonian American Art Museum
✅ Enhance your classroom with authentic, community-based learning
⚠️ Space is LIMITED – Don't miss this opportunity!

REGISTER NOW: https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2405

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

🛠️ Pardon our mess, exciting changes ahead! Our beloved Seed to Table exhibit will be closing on May 18 as we transform the space into something new and amazing.

Get ready for Supermercado / Market, a vibrant, bilingual market experience opening this July! 🎉🛒
International Museum of Art & Science is grateful to H-E-B Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust for supporting this incredible new exhibit.

See you at the mercado this July! 🌟

05/14/2026

Happy National Travel Day!
Texas Commission on the Arts

It's National Travel & Tourism Week! This is your reminder to get out there and see something wonderful! Roughly 1 in 4 visitors participate in cultural tourism when traveling in Texas. In 2023, total travel and tourism spending surpassed $94.8 billion.

TCA contributes significantly to Texas' cultural tourism field by designating official cultural districts, and granting millions of dollars each year for programming related to cultural tourism, primarily through our Cultural District Project and Arts Respond Project grants.

Did you know that TCA has designated 57 cultural districts across Texas? This show is currently up in one of them-- bonus points if you can tell us where!