After an extensive national search, Jarrad Bittner — an experienced organizational leader focused on strategic initiatives serving children and families — has been named the new director of the i.d.e.a. Museum, a City of Mesa museum. He begins his new position on Aug....
The i.d.e.a. Museum will be at the Downtown Mesa Farmers Market to present a special hands-on activity on Saturday, July 24, and Saturday, Aug. 7. The fun takes place from 7:15 a.m. – 8 a.m. both Saturdays. During July 24, our team will be sharing a fun craft –...
The i.d.e.a. Museum is a proud participant in Museums for All – a cooperative initiative between Association of Children’s Museum and Institute of Museum and Library Services. This initiative allows families presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and...
All three Downtown Mesa museums – i.d.e.a. Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History (AZMNH), and Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum – will be open during the July 4 holiday. The i.d.e.a. Museum will be open 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, while AZMNH and Mesa...
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,...
Beginning July 1, the i.d.e.a. Museum returns to operating 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. We will be open during Independence Day from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 4, too! Enjoy creative experiences that support early...
