📌 Holiday Closure Notice IMAS will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, July 5 during regular hours. Thank you and enjoy the holiday!

🎟 Tickets are now on sale for the 46th Annual IMAS Collage Gala at the International Museum of Art & Science! The 46th Annual IMAS Collage Gala is sponsored by The Warren Group Architects, INC. Join us on Saturday, September 6, 2025, for an elegant evening of fine dining, entertainment, art, and celebration as we honor John Sharp, Retiring Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. Proceeds support the IMAS mission with art and science education across the Rio Grande Valley. Tickets are now available. LIMITED availability. $350 Individual Seat $3,500 Table of 8 Sponsorships starting at $1,500 To reserve your table or individual tickets, please contact: Jacqueline Martinez - Donor Relations & Stewardship Manager Email: jmartinez@theimasonline.com Phone: (956) 681-2805

In observance of the July 4th weekend, the museum will have select hours this week. Museum Hours: Wed, July 2: 1pm-5pm Thursday, July 3: 1pm-4pm Friday & Saturday: Closed 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

#throwback - Did you shop or work at Globe Supermarket in McAllen, Texas? Leave a comment and/or tag someone you know was a Globe shopper or employee. Globe opened Oct. 10, 1966 and was in operation for 47 years. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #mcallen #globesupermarket #exploremcallen

McAllen State Bank reunion is featured in this month's issue of RGVISION magazine!! Pick one up at the museum or at any distribution areas! It's beautiful!! #mcallenhistory #exploremcallen #RGVision

International Museum of Art & Science added 36 new photos.

Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Delgado Collective Events & Catering, in the house, at the Gelman Stained Glass Museum!

Calling all McAllen Area Veterans! You are cordially invited to... Veterans: Then & Now 2025 Join us for a special event dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country, ensuring the freedoms we cherish today. "Veterans Then & Now" invites all local veterans, regardless of age or rank, to participate in a heartfelt tribute through a complimentary photoshoot and an optional interview session. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 Time: 10am - 4pm Location: The McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 RSVP and Contact Information: To make your appointment or for more information, please contact 956.687.1904. Voicemails accepted. Veterans will receive a complimentary 8x10 professionally printed photograph. Additional Print packages will be available for purchase at discount prices. Complimentary refreshments and snacks will be provided.

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A special day to recognize this impactful day. 🙏👍

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🎥 Watch it come together! The gallery is transforming for “Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection” and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it.🍸 Join us for an exclusive Member Reception this Friday and enjoy a signature cocktail while previewing this stunning new exhibition celebrating the American West.📅 June 20, 2025🕔 5:00–7:00 PM📍 International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS)🎟️ Free for Members👤 One non-member guest per Membership➕ $10 for additional guests🪪 Please bring your Member ID✨ Pre-registration encouraged. Not a Member? Join online or at the door! “Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection” was organized by the International Museum of Art & Science from the collection of Byron Jay and Keely Lewis.#VisionsOfTheWest #IMASMcAllen #MemberPerks #MuseumNights #ArtExhibition #SignatureSip #BehindTheScenes

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🎥 Watch it come together! The gallery is transforming for “Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection” and you’re invited to be among the first to experience it. 🍸 Join us for an exclusive Member Reception this Friday and enjoy a signature cocktail while previewing this stunning new exhibition celebrating the American West. 📅 June 20, 2025 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM 📍 International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) 🎟️ Free for Members 👤 One non-member guest per Membership ➕ $10 for additional guests 🪪 Please bring your Member ID ✨ Pre-registration encouraged. Not a Member? Join online or at the door!   “Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection” was organized by the International Museum of Art & Science from the collection of Byron Jay and Keely Lewis. #VisionsOfTheWest #IMASMcAllen #MemberPerks #MuseumNights #ArtExhibition #SignatureSip #BehindTheScenes

Mark your calendar for the 46th Annual Collage Gala on September 6, 2025, from 6 PM–11 PM! We’re celebrating creativity, community, and impact — and honoring John Sharp, retiring Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System. 🌟 Thinking about becoming a sponsor? Now’s the time! The priority deadline to receive full benefits is June 20. Your support helps power art and science education in the Rio Grande Valley! 💡🎨 🔗 Get details and join us: https://theimasonline.org/collage/

McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture updated their cover photo.

#throwback to the grand opening of McAllen Medical Center via Explore McAllen

💧 Water Journey is back and better than ever at IMAS! This newly renovated experience dives into the story of water, from its origin to the different cleaning stages, distribution, personal consumption, and the necessary actions for its conservation. Explore interactive elements, discover everyday tips for water preservation, and learn how every drop counts. Proudly supported by McAllen Public Utility 💙 We're grateful for their continued commitment to water education in our community. Plan your visit and learn more at: https://theimasonline.org/

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We hope you're enjoying your dinners at Romano's Macaroni Grill- McAllen!! We are so grateful for all of our Chuckwagon dinners supporters! 17 years strong!! Tickets are still available and valid through September 30, 2025!! Take a pic and share it with us!! #mcallenhistory #exploremcallen

🌟 Girl Scouts Day is tomorrow at IMAS! 🌟 🗓 Saturday, June 14 | 🕙 10 AM – 1 PM Get creative, explore, and have fun as we wrap up the badge workshop season! 🎨🔌✨ Enjoy hands-on activities like: 🔧 Snap Circuit tinkering 🎨 Mixed Media Watercolor Paintings 🐝 Buzzing Bees Anatomy craft 🌌 StarLab Planetarium showings Open to Girl Scouts of all levels — don’t miss this exciting day of STEM and art at the museum! 💚 #IMASmuseum #GirlScoutsDay #STEMgirls #RGVevents #FamilyFun #McAllenTX #DiscoverIMAS Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas

Happy Birthday to our Board President, John Kreidler 🥳 Thank you for all that you do! The McAllen Heritage Center is blessed to have you on our team. Photo taken June of 2023, at our 15th year celebration.

Learn something new about McAllen! Explore McAllen History today from 1pm-5pm, admission is FREE. Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Thank you to the City of McAllen for having us on “Hello McAllen”! 💧 We enjoyed sharing about “Water Journey, a legacy exhibit at IMAS that has inspired visitors for years. Thanks to the generous support of McAllen Public Utility, this exhibit has been newly renovated and continues to educate our community about the importance of water. 🌊 #waterjourney #ExploreIMAS #McAllen #ThankYouMPU

Thank you to the City of McAllen for having us on “Hello McAllen”! 💧cityofmcallen We enjoyed sharing about “Water Journey, a legacy exhibit at IMAS that has inspired visitors for years. Thanks to the generous support of McAllen Public Utility, this exhibit has been newly renovated and continues to educate our community about the importance of water. 🌊 mcallenpublicutility #waterjourney #ExploreIMAS #McAllen #ThankYouMPU

🌟 Girl Scouts Day at IMAS 🌟 Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM – 1 PM Girl Scouts of all levels are invited to get creative, problem-solve, and explore at IMAS! 🎨🔬🌌 ✨ Tinker with Snap Circuits 🖌️ Create mixed media watercolor art 🐝 Build buzzing bee anatomy crafts 🌠 Travel through the stars in our StarLab planetarium All activities included with admission. Let’s celebrate a season of learning, creativity, and fun—Girl Scouts style! 💚 #GirlScoutsDay #IMASMuseum #STEMatIMAS #McAllenEvents #GirlScoutsRGV #StarLab #MuseumFun #ExploreIMAS #GirlScouts

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🌟 Girl Scouts Day at IMAS 🌟 Saturday, June 14 | 10 AM – 1 PM Girl Scouts of all levels are invited to get creative, problem-solve, and explore at IMAS! 🎨🔬🌌 ✨ Tinker with Snap Circuits 🖌️ Create mixed media watercolor art 🐝 Build buzzing bee anatomy crafts 🌠 Travel through the stars in our StarLab planetarium All activities included with admission. Let’s celebrate a season of learning, creativity, and fun—Girl Scouts style! 💚 #GirlScoutsDay #IMASMuseum #STEMatIMAS #McAllenEvents #GirlScoutsRGV #StarLab #MuseumFun #ExploreIMAS #GirlScouts

Early look at McAllen City Hall & Fire Department off of Austin Ave. circa 1928 #throwback Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

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The IMAS is extremely grateful for an incredible concert series presented in partnership with the UTRGV School of Music this year. Sunday was the final performance by Dr. Francis Favis on vibraphone with solo soprano Leah Hollingshead. Special thanks to the utrgv - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the enriching educational and cultural experiences they provide in collaboration with the IMAS, and especially to Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Dean of the utrgvcofa - College of Fine Arts, for his dedication to bringing this music to the museum. Stay up to date with future programming by signing up for emails or joining our membership program at theimasonline.org

The IMAS is extremely grateful for an incredible concert series presented in partnership with the UTRGV School of Music this year. Sunday was the final performance by Dr. Francis Favis on vibraphone with solo soprano Leah Hollingshead. Special thanks to the UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for the enriching educational and cultural experiences they provide in collaboration with the IMAS, and especially to Dr. Jeffrey Ward, Dean of the UTRGV College of Fine Arts, for his dedication to bringing this music to the museum. Stay up to date with future programming by signing up for emails or joining our membership program at theimasonline.org

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Girl Scouts Day at IMAS June 14, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. https://theimasonline.org/girl-scouts/ Get creative and problem solve at IMAS! The IMAS welcomes Girl Scouts of all levels as to Girl Scouts Day as we wrap up the badge workshop season. Explore the museum and see our solar system up close in the StarLab planetarium, tinker with Snap Circuits and learn about electricity, and more! Activities included Snap Circuit tinkering, Mixed Media Watercolor Paintings, Buzzing Bees Anatomy craft, and seeing the stars like never before in our StarLab planetarium.

TODAY: Sunday, June 8 Metallurgy - Solo Percussion Recital | UTRGV Concert Series 2:00 PM at the IMAS Experience the joy of music at the International Museum of Art & Science through the UTRGV Concert Series, presented in partnership with UTRGV’s College of Fine Arts. https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/ Concerts are included with museum General Admission. Free for IMAS Members. Free for UTRGV Patrons of the Arts Members

Take a photo at our "Greetings from McAllen" Mural! Visit us today (Saturday) - open until 4pm Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

Lovely view of Downtown McAllen S. Main and the Palace Theatre showing "Boomerang", staring Dana Andrews circa 1947. Opened by 1924. In the early-1940’s, the Palace Theatre was operated by Paramount Pictures Inc, through their subsidiary Hoblitzelle & O'Donnell. #ThrowbackThursday Museum Hours: W-F: 1pm-5pm Saturday: Noon-4pm 301 S. Main Street McAllen TX 78501 Free admission + Free parking in the rear of the building. #mcallenhistory #mcallentx #texas #museum #exploremcallen #visitmcallen

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This Sunday is the final musical performance for the 2024-2025 Concert Series at IMAS in partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts. utrgv utrgvcofa Metallurgy - Solo Percussion Recital | UTRGV Concert Series Featuring Dr. Francis Favis on Vibraphone Including Leah Hollingshead, Soprano Sunday, June 8 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX Concert included with General Admission Free for IMAS Members, Patron of the Arts Members https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/ exploremcallen

This Sunday is the final musical performance for the 2024-2025 Concert Series in partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts. Metallurgy - Solo Percussion Recital | UTRGV Concert Series Featuring Dr. Francis Favis on Vibraphone Including Leah Hollingshead, Soprano Sunday, June 8 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX Concert included with General Admission Free for IMAS Members, Patron of the Arts Members https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/

Sponsor Collage 2025 - Your support makes a tremendous impact on our community! The Collage Annual Gala supports the IMAS mission to inspire audiences of all ages to explore art and science through its permanent collections, exhibits, programs, and partnerships by empowering learners to discover their interests and pursue their passions. https://theimasonline.org/collage/#sponsorship Sponsorship Priority Deadline June 20

Happy Birthday to our amazing co-founder and director, Elva M. Cerda! 🥳🎂 Everyone please wish her a very happy another year around the sun! ☀️ Photo taken at last year's Royal Tea at the Heritage. 🫖 Elva Cerda

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🧪✨ Jr. Geologist | Youth Workshop at IMAS! 🪨🔬 Calling all curious kids ages 7–10! Join us on Saturday, June 28 from 2–4 PM for a hands-on Science Workshop all about rocks, minerals, and the amazing elements inside your smartphone! 📱 💎Explore the IMAS Geology collection, test minerals with Moh’s Hardness Scale, and uncover the science beneath your feet! 🎟️ $25 | $20 IMAS Members 📍 Spots are limited – register today!

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🧪✨ Jr. Geologist Workshop at IMAS! 🪨🔬 Calling all curious kids ages 7–10! Join us on Saturday, June 28 from 2–4 PM for a hands-on science workshop all about rocks, minerals, and the amazing elements inside your smartphone! 📱💎 Explore the IMAS Geology collection, test minerals with Moh’s Hardness Scale, and uncover the science beneath your feet! 🎟️ $25 | $20 IMAS Members 📍 Spots are limited – register today! 🔗 Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register.

🌄 Coming Soon to IMAS! 🌄 "Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection" opens soon, showcasing the beauty, spirit, and legacy of the American West through a curated selection of works by iconic artists like Ed Mell, Lon Megargee, Marjorie Reed, Tom Lea, and more. Discover decades of transformation and timeless landscapes in this captivating exhibition. 🎟️ IMAS Members—You’re Invited! IMAS Member Reception | Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection Be the first to explore the new exhibit during an exclusive Member Preview Reception on Friday, June 20 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy this after-hours event with light refreshments and a first look at the collection. 🔹 Free for Members (pre-registration encouraged) 🔹 Members may bring one non-member guest 🔹 Additional guests: $10 admission Not a Member? Join today and enjoy perks like these all year long! — Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection was organized by the International Museum of Art & Science from the collection of Byron Jay and Keely Lewis.

🌄 Coming Soon to IMAS! 🌄 "Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection" opens soon, showcasing the beauty, spirit, and legacy of the American West through a curated selection of works by iconic artists like Ed Mell, Lon Megargee, Marjorie Reed, Tom Lea, and more. Discover decades of transformation and timeless landscapes in this captivating exhibition. 🎟️ IMAS Members—You’re Invited! Be the first to explore the new exhibit during an exclusive Member Preview Reception on Friday, June 30 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy this after-hours event with light refreshments and a first look at the collection. 🔹 Free for Members (pre-registration encouraged) 🔹 Members may bring one non-member guest 🔹 Additional guests: $10 admission Not a Member? Join today and enjoy perks like these all year long! — Visions of the West: Highlights from the Lewis Collection was organized by the International Museum of Art & Science from the collection of Byron and Keely Lewis.

Operation Imagination Summer Camps at IMAS start this week! This week we have Movie Makers (3rd-5th) and DinoExpedition (2nd-4th)! To register or learn more about Operation Imagination Summer Camps, visit: https://theimasonline.org/summer-camp/

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Operation Imagination Summer Camps at IMAS start this week! ☀️🦖 This week we have Movie Makers (3rd-5th) and Dino Expedition (2nd-4th)! To register or learn more about Operation Imagination Summer Camps, visit the link in our bio.