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Thu Jul 9, 7:58 AM

Where in the world is our Executive Director? Ann Fortescue is in DC and will be speaking today at noon representing IMAS as a Smithsonian Affiliate! The Smithsonian might be closer to your hometown than you think! Smithsonian Affiliations collaborates with a network of museums and cultural organizations across the country to create experiences that educate and inspire. Join us on Thursday, July 9, 2026, 1 – 2pm EST at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building (South Hall) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to learn more! Hear firsthand how the Smithsonian engages with Affiliate organizations from two museum leaders. Session moderator Kara Blond, director of the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service | Smithsonian Affiliations, will be in conversation with Andy Masich, president and CEO of the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Ann Fortescue, executive director of the International Museum of Art & Science in McAllen, Texas, to offer an insider’s look at the Smithsonian’s national outreach and partnerships. You can tune in on YouTube if you’re unable to join in person: https://s.si.edu/44Jq7lA 📷: “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” at the Senator John Heinz History Center, a Smithsonian Affiliate, 2018. Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service / James Kegley Photography ASL interpretation and live captioning will be available both in person and on the livestream video.

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Thu Jul 2, 5:38 PM

We are so delighted to introduce our Collage Gala Co-Chairs, Debbie Crane Aliseda and Sally Fraustro Guerra, and wish a very happy birthday to Sally! The International Museum of Art & Science invites you to the 47th Annual IMAS Collage Gala honoring Dr. Guy Bailey on Friday, August 28, at the McAllen Convention Center. Sponsorships are available now! Tables of 8 and individual tickets are also available. Reach out to our Gala chairs or email cmichel@theimasonline.com to reserve yours today. 🎉 Sally Fraustro-Guerra is an Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker La Mansion Real Estate and has been practicing real estate for over 27 years. She is also the President & Publisher of SOCIALIFE Magazine. She was born and raised in McAllen, TX. Sally is a McAllen High School and UTPA alumni. Sally has whole heartedly embraced giving back to the community by volunteering in numerous gala committees and boards in the past 25 years. She is an alum of Leadership McAllen Class XXIV, Leadership Mission Class XIII and Leadership RGV Partnership Class IX. She is currently President of the American Advertising Federation of the RGV, and serves on the following boards: Valley Symphony Orchestra, Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, SPI Birding Nature and Alligator Sanctuary, SPI Sea Turtle Foundation, RGV Partnership and the Palm Awards. Sally was the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman of the Board in 2020-2021. She was awarded the 2019 RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Businesswoman of the Year and the 2021 McAllen Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, to name a few. Sally is married to David Guerra and has 5 children together and 4 grandchildren. Sally’s favorite motto is “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Steve Jobs.

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Thu Jul 2, 12:35 PM

The International Museum of Art & Science will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day. We will resume our regular operating hours on Sunday, July 5, 2026. We’ll be seeing you again soon! #McAllenTX #ExploreIMAS #RGVFun

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Thu Jun 25, 4:15 PM

Calling all members! Join us THIS Friday for a fun night at the museum from 5:30-7:00 PM! * Get the first sneak peek at the new Supermercado / Market before it's official opening on July 1! * Enjoy a scavenger hunt of "Sun, Earth, Universe" Exhibit! * Explore glowing rocks from the museum's collection * Make buttons at our creator station! * Paint your own rock with RGV Junior Ghost Busters * Design your own Luchador mask and make a paper glider in our lab spaces! * Screenings of "Water in Our World" video series Thank you to all of our event partners who have contributed to this great event! heb whataburger palosantoprints mcallenlibrary natbutterflycenter asapprintingsolutions juniorrgvghost_busters mobile_s_nack sweetsbygeorgettellc

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Thu Jun 25, 12:47 PM

Something new and wonderful is coming to the IMAS thanks to heb Tournament of Champions! As the recipient of an H-E-B Tournament of Champions grant, IMAS had the extreme pleasure of hosting a team of H-E-B partners for a project build of the Supermercado / Market and museum beautification. IMAS is extremely grateful for the incredible partners at heb and our Border Region that teamed up with IMAS staff, trustees, exhibit designers from Sietecolores, and volunteers from the McAllen Butterfly Center. Project build day was a success! The Tournament of Champions grant project enabled the renovation and upgrade of the existing Seed to Table exhibit into a newly transformed space that will engage children in creative play. This exhibit encourages intergenerational play by including surprised and activities for adults and children to discover together, including surprise artwork, planning, categorizing, organizing, and applying mathematical thinking. The original exhibit, Seed to Table, engaged well over 300,000 children during its life and this new exhibit is opening to the public on July 1 for more play and engagement from our youngest visitors! IMAS members will get a special preview on Friday, June 26, at Summer Member's Night before its grand opening. #ExploreIMAS #HEBTOC #McAllenTX #IMASartist

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Thu Jun 25, 12:22 PM

This is more than play, it’s where learning comes to life. Coming to the IMAS this July! https://theimasonline.org/supermercado-market/ #exploreimas Step into Supermercado / Market, an interactive role-play experience where children and families explore the world of food, shopping, and community together. In this hands-on environment, young visitors become shoppers, cashiers, and stockers as they navigate a vibrant market setting filled with surprises and embedded artwork. Designed to foster early childhood development, this exhibit encourages critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills through imaginative play, from planning shopping lists to solving basic math challenges at the checkout. heb #HEBTOC Supported by H-E-B Tournament of Champions

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Thu Jun 25, 12:00 PM

We’re halfway through Operation Imagination Summer Camp and gearing up for some incredible camps in July! June was incredible with three sold out weeks of camp, and remaining seats in our final three weeks are filling up quickly.   💰 Pricing: $200/week ($160 for Members) 5% sibling discount with code OISB2   🎟️ Register your camper for their museum adventure! Explore our camp dates: https://theimasonline.org/summer-camp/ (or visit the link in our bio)

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Sat Jun 20, 12:00 PM

Treat Dad to something special this Father’s Day! See Aviary before it flies the coop this Sunday, June 21. Bring the whole flock to the International Museum of Art & Science. 🪽   Curated from “Stitched Journeys with Birds: Inspiration to Let Your Creativity Take Flight” by SAQA Executive Director Martha Sielman, this exhibition was created by Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. Come explore avian aesthetics in mixed-media form!   🗓️ Last chance: come see Aviary before it’s gone! 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ https://theimasonline.org/aviary/

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Fri Jun 19, 7:47 AM

IMAS is closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular hours resume Saturday, June 20. Friday, June 19 - Closed Saturday - 10AM-5PM Sunday - 1-5PM General Admission - $3-9 https://theimasonline.org

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Tue Jun 16, 5:07 PM

Head to the IMAS this summer to explore with the whole family! This Friday we will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, modified schedule below. Wednesday & Thursday - 10AM-5PM Friday - Closed Saturday - 10AM-5PM Sunday - 1-5PM General Admission - $3-9 Free for IMAS Members Discounts Available #McAllenTX #ExploreIMAS #RGVFun