We’re open! The IMAS is operating at a limited capacity for safe social distancing, masks are required for all visitors (3+) and staff, and the IMAS encourages visitors to purchase a ticket (currently reduced to $1, ages 4+) in advance to reserve a time slot.

Art galleries, MPU BioZone, the sculpture garden, Museum Shop, and courtyard are all open to visitors at this time. High-touch spaces remain closed for the health and safety of our visitors. These include Seed to Table, View Space and Water Journey.

Educational Programs

Young Adventurers Workshop LIVE!

Pre-K (ages 3-6)

Last Tuesday of the Month

10AM on Facebook

October 27: Dancing Drums

Let’s get moovin’ and groovin’ with our special guest from Nadia’s School of Dance! A limited number of drum containers are available for pick up at the museum from October 21-23 during open hours.

Presented in partnership with Nadia’s School of Dance

November 24: Healthy Habits

Let’s get tastefully creative! Join us to create healthy snack ideas and learn about healthy habits to do at home.

December 29: Marshmallow Snowflakes

Let it snow at the IMAS! Join us as we make snowflakes out of marshmallows and pretzels! Kits available at the museum for $3 (discount for Members).

Celebrate all that is spooky and weird with the IMAS after school this coming Halloween week. Register online here for a free Spooky Science kit. Then tune on the IMAS Facebook for a live science workshop.
This program is made possible with support from BBVA.

Registration opens October 21.

Schedule of Events

Kit Pickup on October 27 from 12-5 PM, Museum Parking Lot (Near Hubble Banner)

October 29 @ 3 PM – Life Cycle of a Pumpkin: Live Elementary Workshop *K-2 SOLD OUT*

October 29 @ 4 PM – Raining Blood Density Experiment: Live Upper Elementary Workshop REGISTER

October 30 @ 4 PM – Fake Boogers: Live Middle-High School Workshop REGISTER

Papel Picado Workshop Wednesday LIVE with the IMAS and HEB

Workshop Wednesday LIVE!
Papel Picado
October 28 @ 10 AM
Facebook Live, Online Pre-registration (limited quantity)

Learn how to make intricate patterns on colorful tissue paper inspired by traditional Mexican papel picado. Put together a celebratory banner for Día de los Muertos to hang in your home! Tune in to the IMAS Facebook page Wednesday, October 28th for the LIVE workshop. A limited number of kits provided upon registration. Workshop Wednesdays are sponsored by H-E-B Helping Here.

Note: Kit pickup is Saturday, October 24 from 10 AM-1 PM and 2-5 PM via curbside at the Museum.

Share your work with us using #IMASArtist and #ExploreIMAS for a chance to be featured on IMAS social media.

Kits SOLD OUT

Virtual Dia de los Muertos Celebration Nov 1 with IMAS

Join us for a Virtual Día de los Muertos Celebration, and visit the museum on free admission days. The IMAS is operating at a 25% capacity for safe social distancing, masks are required (ages 3+), and we encourage our guests to purchase a ticket in advance to reserve their visit time slot. Art galleries, MPU BioZone, the sculpture garden, Museum Shop, and courtyard are all open to visitors at this time. High-touch spaces remain closed for the health and safety of our visitors. These include Seed to Table, View Space and Water Journey.

Free celebration bags will include sugar skull decoration kits and art supplies for families participating online at home.

Free admission days and celebration kits made possible by a grant from H-E-B Helping Here. IMAS cultural programs are supported in part by a grant from Humanities Texas.

Schedule of Events

Free Admission Days – October 28-31 – Hours and Advance Tickets

October 28 @ 10 AM – Workshop Wednesday LIVE! Papel Picado on Facebook Live, Online Pre-registration (limited quantity)

October 29-31 @ 10AM-1PM & 2PM-5PM – Celebration Bag Pickup, Online Pre-registration Here (limited quantity)

November 1 @ 1PM – VIRTUAL Dia de los Muertos Celebration: Facebook Premiere

Join IMAS for Mexican Folk Art Virtual Homeschool Workshops in November!

Listen to Mexican folk tales and create yarn art inspired by traditional pieces.

Learn metal artmaking techniques used in traditional Mexican tin art.

November 10 & 11: Mexican Folk Art
December 8 & 9: Microbiology

January 12 & 13: Textile Art
February 9: Engineering
March 9: Women in Science
April 6: Zoology
May 4: Oceanography

All Homeschool Programs

Earth Optimism 2020 Digital Summit for Teens

In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, RGV teens are invited to participate in Earth Optimism at IMAS. Participating teens (ages 13-18) will be able to borrow video equipment and editing software to create a short 2-minute video to submit to the Teens Dream Video Competition and winning videos will be screened in Washington, DC in 2021 through the Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism initiative.

Oct 5-23 | FULL

Nov 2-23 | FULL

Nov 30 – Dec 21 | Register Now

Learn more about the program.

Virtual Workshops

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IMAS & MOSTHistory Hosted Local Students for Smithsonian’s National Youth Summit on Teen Resistance to Systemic Racism

Brain Concussion: What You Need to Know

Kits SOLD OUT