Visions of the West: Stories Behind the Art
2025-08-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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

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

Girl Scouts Workshop | Cadette - Space Science Researcher
2025-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Saturday,
October 25
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cadette – Space Science Researcher: The stars are shining bright! Learn about
the science behind light and classify the stars. Create a Newton Disk, experiment with
Sun Prints, learn about light pollution and how to conserve the night sky. This workshop
excludes Step 4. Attend an IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night to complete all
steps!

UTRGV Concert Series - UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Girl Scouts Workshop | Brownie - Bugs
2025-11-22 10:30 - 12:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Girl Scouts Workshop
Brownie –Bugs
Saturday, November 22
10:30 – 12:00
Become a scientist as you learn about entomology, the study of insects. Discover why bugs are important as you create bug crafts and get a close-up view of the IMAS insects during a special bug talk. This workshop covers all steps.

Girl Scouts Workshop | Daisy – Craft and Tinker
2025-11-22 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Saturday, November 22
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Daisy – Craft and Tinker: Create something new and fun as you craft and tinker with your fellow girl scouts. Dive into different ways to tinker with circuits and follow your imagination to solve a problem with popsicle sticks and more. This workshop covers all steps.

Member Reception - 5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show
2025-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Join us for a reception and awards ceremony on
Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Awards will be announced at 6:00 p.m. The MJAS reception is free for all IMAS members. Exhibiting members will receive two complimentary guest passes on the day of drop-off. Additional guests and non-members may purchase a ticket for $10.

Last Chance Forever, The Bird of Prey Conservancy
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

Gingerbread Challenge
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-12-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-12-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 16:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States

UTRGV Concert Series - The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz perform a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janáček’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire

Tamale Science Workshop
2025-12-20 13:00 - 15:15 | IMAS, 101 W Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX, United States
Tamale Science Workshop
IMAS invites families to learn about the science of tamales in this hands-on workshop. Participants will learn more about the roots of this delicious meal as they practice spreading masa as a group.
This workshop is geared for ages 6 and up.
