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
Meet Me in Mesa! 📍🎨✨
Today we’re stopping by the IDEA Museum, one of Downtown Mesa’s most creative and interactive spots for all ages! From hands-on exhibits to colorful art installations, this place is all about imagination, creativity, and play. This is the perfect indoor spot to stay cool for the summer in Downtown Mesa. 💡🌵 💡🌵
#MeetMeInMesa #DowntownMesa #IDEAMuseum #MesaAZ #Explore
We're hiring a Museum Education Aide to support our educational spaces during the summer season! Learn more about the role and how to apply below⬇️
This part-time temporary role is responsible for monitoring assigned studio spaces, preparing and organizing materials for programs, cleaning and maintaining education areas, opening and closing spaces, assisting with camp setup and breakdown, supporting program preparation, interacting with and assisting museum visitors and collaborating with Museum Education Assistants to ensure smooth program flow. Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.
Dates of Employment: June 1 – August 14 (the museum is closed July 4)
Hours: Sundays 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM (4.5 hours) and Mondays – Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (15 hours total)
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Customer service experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of children, staff and visitors
• Enthusiasm for encouraging creativity and fostering a supportive learning environment
• Prior experience in education or working with children and families is a plus
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Reliable, flexible and maintains a positive attitude
To Apply: Please email your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your skills align with the responsibilities to [email protected]
First review of applications will begin May 1, 2026. Final applications will be accepted no later than May 6, 2026.
Take our short survey for your chance to win a FREE membership or membership renewal! 🎟️🎉 We're planning for the future of the idea Museum and want your feedback. Help us create exhibits, programs and experiences that inspire creativity and connection for all families and take our survey at the link in our bio.
Looking to volunteer this summer? We have open spots for our summer camps, free nights, outreach events and general ongoing support. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.
🚨🔥 IT’S FREE!!! ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! 🔥🚨
Get READY!! An epic night of creativity, energy, and nonstop fun is taking over the idea museum.
🌈 idea museum
📅 Friday, April 10
⏰ 5 – 8 PM
🎟️ FREE FREE FREE
📍150 W. Pepper Place Mesa, AZ 85201
This is NOT your average night out… 👇🎨 Hands on art your kids can dive into.🧱 Interactive exhibits that spark imagination.🎭 Creative play spaces they won’t want to leave.📸 Bright, colorful, Insta worthy moments everywhere.
Perfect for the whole family to explore + play together.
Let the kids go wild creating, building, and discovering while you enjoy an EASY, fun, totally FREE night. 🙌
⚡️ No tickets. No stress. Just show up + have FUN ⚡️
Tag your friends, bring the kids, and don’t miss this high energy night!
Mesa is about to be buzzing!!! 🎉🔥
#AD #ideamuseum #MesaAZ #ThingsToDoWithKids #Free
The alphabet but make it ✨art✨
Pop into the ArtVille Studio to experience a vibrant new work by artist Kaori Takamura (@kaoritakamura3 ) and have fun discovering all the letters from A to Z!
