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Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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Where children thrive through creativity, curiosity and connection!
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We inspire over 120,000 children and families through hands-on art exhibits and STEAM experiences focused on supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families.

06/23/2026

Support idea Museum while enjoying froyo at Twisterz this Thu, June 25 from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM!

06/19/2026

We're open today! Have fun exploring the museum and creating your own masterpieces from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM!

06/15/2026

Thank you, BOK Financial for being a sponsor of our Family Free Nights and allowing us to be open during special evening hours for free!

05/29/2026

Enjoy free admission during our special evening hours on Fri, June 12 from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM! Explore imaginative, hands-on exhibitions, create your own masterpieces and make lasting memories - all for free.

Supported by Title Sponsor Meta, Community Access Champion BOK Financial and Family Fun Sponsors Busy Bees Mesa Child Care Center and Parent Partners Plus.

05/20/2026

Update: Our Inclusive Resource Fair will now be held on Feb 12.

Want to be a part of our upcoming Inclusive Resource Fair hosted by A Fun Therapy on Feb 12? We’re currently looking for local businesses, organizations and service providers who are passionate about supporting children of all abilities and their families through inclusive services and resources. Interested in participating? Email [email protected] by May 31 to let us know!

The Inclusive Resource Fair is a community-centered event designed to connect children and families with inclusive services, supports and resources in a welcoming and accessible environment. It is held during idea Museum's free admission evening.

05/18/2026

This International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the spaces where imagination takes shape, curiosity leads the way and young artists can explore, experiment and create!

Which exhibition is your favorite? Tell us in the comments 👇

05/07/2026

Feeling the nostalgia vibes 📸

05/06/2026

A museum membership is kinda iconic tbh

05/02/2026

HUB appreciation post 😍

05/01/2026

Cue the creativity, because May is bursting with color, imagination and hands-on fun! Swipe through to check out all the drop-in programming and workshops happening throughout the month!

Drop-In Programming:
📖 ArtVille: Storytime: Tue – Sat 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM • Sun 2:00 PM -2:30 PM
🖌️ idea Studio: Playful Painting: Tue – Sun
📦 idea Lab: Upcycle Challenge: Majestic Monuments (beginning May 5): Tue – Sun

Workshops in Atrium Classroom:
🦁 If I Were an Animal: Silly Self Portraits: May 2 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
➡️ Artful Obstacles: May 6 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and May 9 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
🖍️ Art Abstraction: May 13 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and May 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
🪴 Nature Sculptures: May 20 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and May 23 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
🪡 Imaginary Friends: Felt Workshop: May 27 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Address

150 W Pepper Place
Mesa, AZ
85201

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14806442468

Website

http://www.ideaMuseum.org/

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