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Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
2025-06-19 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours will resume Friday, June 20, 2025.

Member Reception - Visions of the West
2025-06-20 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Member Reception for Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection
Friday, June 20, 2025
5PM – 7PM
IMAS Members, join us for a member reception of Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection.
This event is free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged. Members may bring one non-member guest per Membership. Additional Member guests may attend for a $10 admission fee. Please present your Membership card and ID for entry. Membership may be purchased online or at the door.
Free admission to this after-hours event is a perk of membership and allows IMAS to thank its members for their support and patronage.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Jr. Geologist - Youth Workshop
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Jr. Geologist
Saturday, June 28, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$25 | $20 IMAS Members
Discover the world of rocks and minerals as you test a variety of minerals with Moh’s Hardness Scale and test for other special properties! This workshop will dive deep into the natural resources and elements found in smartphones and a deeper look into the IMAS permanent Geology collection.
This workshop is for participants ages 7-10.
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Ancient Engineers - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Ancient Engineers
For incoming 3rd–5th graders.
Explore and learn about ancient structures and inventions as you work as a team to complete challenges and beat the clock. Test your machines, build pyramids and launch your catapults while learning more about these early civilizations.

Visual Artist Explorers - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-07-11 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Visual Artist Explorers
For incoming 2nd-4th graders.
Get messy and find your inner artist as you explore different ways of creating art as we get a closer look at IMAS exhibits and collection. This camp will explore visual arts through painting, sculpture, drawing and more!

Member Reception - Insecta: Small Wonders of the World
2025-07-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Secret Life of Bugs - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Secret Life of Bugs
For incoming 3rd–5th graders.
Crawl into the world of insects as we learn about the science of entomology and discover the importance of bugs in our natural world through art and science activities. Create a take home bug hotel and get a hands-on look at the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches and more in the MPU Biozone Lab.

Printmakers Lab - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-14 09:00 - 2025-07-18 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Printmakers Lab
For incoming 6th-8th graders.
Master the art of printing at IMAS and learn about the history and techniques of printing through engraving, etching, and photo transfer. Experiment and create works of art with gel plate, scratchboard and the cyanotype process. This camp includes a closer look at the printmaking art works in the IMAS permanent collection.

MPU Teen Dissection
2025-07-20 14:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Jump into MPU Biozone Lab for this hands-on dissection of a Bullfrog, led by an IMAS Educator. Learn more about the Bull Frog anatomy and why frogs and toads are important to the ecosystem.
This workshop is for participants ages 13-17.
Disclaimer: All participants must be checked in and out by an adult 18 years or older.

Art & Science Fusion - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-25 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Art & Science Fusion
For incoming 3rd–5th graders.
Discover how art and science intertwine as we experiment with circuits, engineering, and physics! Campers will produce stop motion videos in Animation Station, create with paint and pendulums, and fabricate art bots and more.

MPU Camp: Water Warriors - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-26 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
MPU Camp: Water Warriors
For incoming 3rd–5th graders.
Plunge into the science of H2O as we discover the importance of water from the Rio Grande River into our homes and local ecosystems. Explore ground water filtration, construct water towers, and race paddle boats in teams. Campers will learn about the water treatment process through the newly updated exhibit, Water Journey.
This camp is hosted in collaboration with McAllen Public Utility.

The Power Lab: Forces, Light & Sound - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
The Power Lab: Forces, Light & Sound
For incoming 6th-8th graders.
Create in the power lab as you learn all about forces, light and sound.Work as a team to construct DIY instruments through reflection, vibration and more while playing with forces and frequencies. This camp includes Chladni plate experimentation and fun with centripetal force. Dive deep into the IMAS permanent interactive exhibit, El Estudio.

Movie Makers - Operation Imagination Summer Camp
2025-07-28 09:00 - 2025-08-01 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Movie Makers
For incoming 6th-8th graders.
Learn about storyboards, scripts, and set design as you create your own cinematic work of art with a team. Work together to act, voice, and direct as you explore special movie effects through editing, make-up, and costume design.
Reception will be held August 1.

Movie Makers & Visual Artist Expert Reception
2025-08-01 17:00 - 18:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Movie Makers & Visual Artist Expert
Reception
August 1
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Parents and guardians are invited to IMAS to celebrate the artistic work created by both Visual Artists Apprentice and Movie Makers campers. Come together and grab a bag of popcorn as we see beautiful works of art both film and visual arts.

Visions of the West: Stories Behind the Art
2025-08-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Join collectors Byron Jay and Keely Lewis for “Visions of the West: Stories Behind the Art” a guided tour through the new IMAS exhibition “Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection.” Guests will explore the rich narratives behind selected works from the Lewis Collection, learning about the artists, inspirations, and personal stories that bring each piece to life. From bold landscapes to iconic figures of the American West, this tour offers a personal, behind-the-scenes look into the Lewis collection.

Back to School Bash
2025-08-16 10:00 - 17:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
SAVE THE DATE
for the annual
Back to School Bash
at the IMAS
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Presented by H-E-B Helping Here, McAllen Public Utility

Closed for Annual Fundraiser
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-07, 2025-09-03 - 2025-09-10 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS will be closed September 3-7, 2025 in preparation for the 46th Annual Collage Gala. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

46th Annual Collage Gala
2025-09-06 18:00 - 23:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Save the Date for the
46th Annual Collage Gala
Saturday, September 6, 2025
at the International Museum of Art & Science
Black Tie | Dinner & Open Bar | Valet Parking
6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour
7:30 PM – Dinner
10 PM – After Party
Sponsorship available now
Tickets and tables available July 1
For sponsorship details or to donate to the live or silent auction, contact our Development staff.
Anastasia Perez, Director of Development & Marketing, ap****@***********ne.com, (956)681-2815
Celina Michel, Membership & Events Coordinator, cm*****@***********ne.com, (956)681-2817
Jacqueline Martinez, Development Assistant, jm*******@***********ne.com, (956)681-2805

Member Reception - Pilgrimage of Light
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Member Reception for Pilgrimage of Light
September 18, 2025
5PM – 7PM
IMAS Members, join us for a member reception of Pilgrimage of Light.
This event is free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged. Members may bring one non-member guest per Membership. Additional Member guests may attend for a $10 admission fee. Please present your Membership card and ID for entry. Membership may be purchased online or at the door.
Free admission to this after-hours event is a perk of membership and allows IMAS to thank its members for their support and patronage.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Beyond the Exhibits: Outreach at the Pavilion
2025-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Veterans Memorial Pavilion, 301 S Inspiration Rd, Mission, TX, United States
IMAS is inviting the Mission, Alton, and surrounding communities (Precinct 3) to a family friendly community Day at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Mission TX.
Enjoy a fun day of community and connection with IMAS, The National Butterfly Center, Mission Historical Museum, and Museum of South Texas History. Join us for planetarium presentations, close-up insect talks, STEAM activities, and more.
Free Admission

IMAS Day of Play
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
IMAS Day of Play
Saturday, September 27
10AM – 3PM
Play at IMAS for Worldwide Day of Play in partnership with The Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon. Venture into IMAS for a joyful learning experience through hands on exploration and get active with your families in this global event.
Come join the fun at IMAS!

Worldwide Day of Play
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday, September 27
10AM – 5PM
Play at IMAS for Worldwide Day of Play in partnership with The Association of Children’s Museums and Nickelodeon. Venture into IMAS for a joyful learning experience through hands on exploration and get active with your families in this global event.
Come join the fun at IMAS!

Dia de los Muertos Festival 2025
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
SAVE THE DATE
for the annual
Dia de los Muertos Festival at the IMAS
October 11, 2025
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Presented by H-E-B Helping Here
Email vc*****@***********ne.com to participate as a community or education partner.
Email jr********@***********ne.com for more information about being a vendor.
General Admission rates apply
Free for IMAS Members

Homeschool Days - Constellations and Cosmos - Primary
2025-10-16 13:30 - 14:45 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Homeschool Days - Constellations and Cosmos - Secondary
2025-10-16 15:15 - 16:30 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
