Corning Connects: STEM Learning Day Saturday May 24, 2025 10 AM – 3 PM Join us at IMAS for a museum-wide STEM learning day supported by the Corning Foundation and experience a variety of engaging activities included in our educator-led field experiences. This event includes Animal Talks with our ambassador animals, Science On a Sphere […]
Metallurgy – Solo Percussion Recital by Francis Favis Sunday, June 8 2:00-3:00 PM Free for IMAS Members Regular Admission Free for UTRGV Patron of the Arts Members
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 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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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.