✨ Mysterious Cosmos Returns! ✨
Join us for the second event in our Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night series: Luminous Stars & Galaxies 🌌
FREE ADMISSION
📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
Explore the wonders of the universe with hands-on activities, engaging presentations, and telescope viewing under the night sky! Bring your family, bring your friends—and don’t forget a foldable chair for the stargazing session. 🔭💫
Telescopes generously provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education.
Unlock the vibrant world of natural pigments at IMAS! 🎨✨
Join us on Saturday, December 13 for an adult Cochineal Pigment Painting Workshop (ages 17+) where you'll learn how artists have used cochineal insects to create rich carmine hues throughout history.
Create your own pigments, experiment with organic materials, and craft your own Insecta-inspired artwork. This workshop also includes a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World!
📅 December 13, 2025
🕑 2–4 PM
💵 $25 | $20 IMAS Members
🎟️ Admission included | Limited spots | Advanced registration encouraged
Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
🍬🏠 Gingerbread House Challenge is Back at IMAS!
Our holiday favorite returns! Build, decorate, and take home your own gingerbread house—graham crackers, frosting, and candy included. The mess stays here, the fun goes home! 🎨🍭
📅 Workshop Dates & Times:
Friday, Dec 12: 2–3 PM | 3:30–4:30 PM
Saturday, Dec 13: 10:30–11:30 AM | 1:30–2:30 PM | 3–4 PM
Sunday, Dec 14: 1:30–2:30 PM | 3–4 PM
💵 Price: $13 | IMAS Members $8
👶 Children 12 & under must be supervised by an adult. General admission is included.
📍 Day-of registration may be available at the admissions desk, depending on space.
✨ Celebrate the season with creativity and candy!
Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
✨ Heading to IMAS this holiday week?
Make sure to peek at our special hours! We’ll be closed on Thursday, November 27, but open all weekend for family fun, exploration, and creativity.
McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture
Tue Nov 25 9:26 AM
Holiday Museum Hours this week.
Visit us Wednesday, November 26th 1pm-5pm
Free parking in the rear of the building
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving week.
Normal visiting hours resume, Wednesday, December 3rd.
🎉 Holiday Raffle at IMAS! 🎉
This Thanksgiving break, treat your family to a year of art and science adventures! Spend $25 or more at the IMAS Museum Store and get your name entered to win a FREE IMAS Family Membership 🖼️🔬 – the perfect gift for the holidays!
✨ Shop for unique gifts, explore the museum, and make your holidays even brighter.
⏰ Hurry—raffle ends Sunday, November 30! Don’t miss your chance to win!
#IMASHolidays#FamilyFun#RaffleTime#MuseumMagic #ThanksgivingBreak#HolidayGifts
⚡🌦️ Explore Wind & Solar Energy at Our Next Homeschool Days!
Join us for immersive, hands-on learning as students explore engineering and alternative energy through fun, creative activities.
📘 Primary Workshop (Ages 7–9)
🕜 1:30–2:45 PM
Feel the power of wind in this engineering challenge!
• Explore wind energy and alternative power sources
• Outdoor tour of the IMAS wind blade
• Design windmills with K’nex and foam blades
• Build a take-home anemometer
📗 Secondary Workshop (Ages 10–14)
🕞 3:15–4:30 PM
Power up with solar energy!
• Learn about solar power and alternative energy
• Experiment with circuits and solar panels
• Design a mini bedroom with working lights
💵 Cost:
• $20 per participant
• $15 for IMAS Members
📌 Advanced registration recommended. Spots are limited and not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions.
Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register today!
The IMAS presents our 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show supported by txcommarts and neaarts
Tonight we unveiled three honorable mentions, 3rd place, 2nd place and Best in Show. Congratulations to those receiving honors and IMAS invites the community to visit and see this incredible show featuring the artwork of 91 talented, member artists.
McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture
Fri Nov 21 2:17 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
Excited to see you on Saturday, December 13th
Calling Family-friendly vendors for our 5th Annual McGrinch at McAllen Heritage!
Application Link: https://forms.gle/sRsDSxsFeNzhFLxeA
Once approved, you will be notified through your provided email with next steps.
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
2pm-6pm
Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen!
Family friendly, Pet friendly event!
🌼 Girl Scouts Daisy Workshop at IMAS!
Craft & Tinker
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2026
⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 PM
Daisies, get ready to create, explore, and imagine! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll tinker with circuits, build with popsicle sticks, and design something totally new. This session covers all badge steps and is perfect for curious young makers. ✨
Spaces are limited—don’t miss out!
Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio
🌌 2 Days Away: Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights - Spectacular Solar System
🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Mark your calendars! Join us at IMAS on Thursday, November 20 for hands-on activities, presentations, and telescope viewing of the night sky with UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education utrgvcstem
✨ Bring a foldable chair and don’t miss the artist talk with Mark Chen, whose stunning photography connects Earth’s landscapes to galaxies beyond. Fun for the whole family under the stars!
Thank you, IMAS Members!
We loved welcoming you to IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play. 🍂✨
Your energy, curiosity, and creativity filled the museum with so much joy. Seeing families explore, play, and make memories together is what makes our member community so special.
Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the evening — we’re grateful to celebrate imagination with you. 💛
Now is the best time to renew your membership!
Renew today and enjoy the rest of November and December on us (nearly two months free) with your new membership lasting through December 2026. It’s the perfect time to stay connected and keep exploring all year long.
Become a member or renew today by visiting the link in our bio.
We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!
IMAS visitors were treated with UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief this past Sunday, the first in a concert series by the UTRGV College of Fine Arts.
https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/
Save the date for The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff - UTRGV Concert Series featuring Dr. Brendan Kinsella and Dr. Daniel Saenz on Sunday, December 14 at the International Museum of Art & Science.
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Join us at IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights: Spectacular Solar System featuring an artist talk with Mark Chen, artist of “Pilgrimage of Light”.
FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, November 20 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mark Chen’s stunning photography explores the link between Earth’s landscapes and the vast distances of galaxies. Using innovative projection techniques, he brings the cosmos to remote national parks, capturing the magical contrast between our planet and the universe.
Bring a foldable chair and enjoy hands-on activities, presentations, and telescope viewing of the night sky provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education. 🌠
✨ Don’t miss this chance to hear from the artist and experience the cosmos like never before!
#IMAS#MysteriousCosmos#MarkChen#PilgrimageOfLight#FamilyFun#STEM#ArtMeetsScience#NightSky
👜 IMAS Members, Tote-ally Exciting News!
The first 40 member groups at IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play this Friday, November 14 | 5:30–7:00 PM, will receive a custom IMAS Member tote bag — generously donated by palosantoprints! 🎨✨
(One tote per membership, while supplies last.)
Don’t miss your chance to grab this exclusive keepsake while enjoying hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with fun prizes! 🎟️💛
This event is free for IMAS Members + one non-member guest.
Not yet a member? There’s still time to join and be part of the IMAS family (link in bio). 💛
#IMASMemberNight#FallIntoPlay#IMASMcAllen#IMASMembers#FamilyFun#ExploreIMAS#ToteBag#RGVfamilies
Happy Veterans Day to our brave men & women that protect our nation's freedom 🇺🇸 This morning we had the honor of documenting a gathering and tribute to the warriors who reside at The Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, TX. - where Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy gave an inspiring speech and dedicated to providing additional services to their residents. The State of Texas' most decorated veterans reside in the RGV.
Thank you for your service #VeteransDay
🎶 Spend Your Sunday with Art & Music! 🎨✨
Join us for the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, featuring performances by talented faculty and students from the UTRGV School of Music. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by art as you experience"UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief "
📅 Sunday, November 16, 2025
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 International Museum of Art & Science
🎟️ Included with general admission
Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts
Not a member? You can get your advance tickets by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
#IMASmuseum#UTRGV#McAllenEvents#LiveMusic#Opera#RioGrandeValley#RGVArts#UTRGVMusic
Don't let the art of sending personal notes fade away!! MHC still has a remaining stock of unique note cards by local artists in our La Tiendita museum store! Come by for these and more great historical items or buy ONLINE!! #mcallenhistory#exploremcallen#VisitMcAllen
McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture
Sat Nov 8 1:12 PM
Shop McAllen Gifts 🎁 Visit the museum today (Saturday) Noon-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
✨ What a night! ✨
Last week we welcomed our incredible members to an unforgettable evening at IMAS as we opened “諸行無常_this too, shall pass” by Mayuko Ono Gray mayuko_ono_gray . 🎨
Walking through her stunning graphite drawings alongside the artist herself was truly a highlight. The way she weaves Japanese calligraphic tradition and Western drawing practices into each piece left us inspired and moved.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out— your support for the arts and our museum means the world. 💙 To our members: you’re the reason evenings like this happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Missed the reception? No worries—there’s still time to experience the exhibition. Tap the link in our bio for more details and come explore this beautiful dialogue between the tangible and the intangible.
McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture
Thu Nov 6 1:24 PM
Calling Family-friendly vendors for our 5th Annual McGrinch at McAllen Heritage!
Application Link: https://forms.gle/sRsDSxsFeNzhFLxeA
Once approved, you will be notified through your provided email with next steps.
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
2pm-6pm
Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event!
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmfPENvEU/
Sponsored by Explore McAllen
Currently accepting sponsors. Contact 956.687.1904 for more information.
#grinch#mcallen#mcallenevents#exploremcallen#mcgrinch
On EXHIBITION at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley:
Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time
August 9, 2025 – December 18, 2025
at UTRGV Main Campus Library
The IMAS is grateful for the support from and collaboration with the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts and the UTRGV Main Campus Library for hosting this outreach exhibition on campus.
UTRGV summer interns were able to research, curate, install, and exhibit a selection of works from the IMAS Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Collection. The exhibit examines the important, yet often-overlooked role women play in the transmission of traditional knowledge in communities in Mexico. The exhibit will be up for the Fall 2025 semester.
The practice, by women, of traditional artforms in their communities highlights mastery, adaptation, and innovation through the use of new and different materials, concepts, and cultural influences. It is all too common for the contributions of women to be overlooked in history, Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time presents not only the work, tools, and traditions of talented craftswomen but also the ways in which they create and sustain their communities. The works presented embody the sense of comfort and belonging these women help cultivate, while carrying forward traditions that continue to inspire future generations.
Seats available for Saturday’s weekend workshop!
Register online, call 681-2800, or sign up at front desk!
🎨✨ Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art ✨🎨
Discover the art of gel plate printmaking and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! 🌿🖌️ Explore color, texture, and design using objects, plants, and photo transfers to make vibrant abstract prints.
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
👧 Ages 10–16
💲 $25 | $20 IMAS Members
Limited seats — register now at the link in our bio! 🔗
#IMASmuseum#Printmaking#GelPlateArt#YouthArtWorkshop#McAllenEvents#RGVArt
On EXHIBITION at utrgv
Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time
August 9, 2025 – December 18, 2025
at UTRGV Main Campus Library
The IMAS is grateful for the support from and collaboration with the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts and the UTRGV Main Campus Library for hosting this outreach exhibition on campus.
Special thanks to Dr. Katherine Moore McAllen, Director, Center for Latin American Arts and Marialice Shary Shivers Chair in Fine Arts, and Dr. Servando Hinojosa, Professor of Anthropology and Project Advisor.
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UTRGV summer interns were able to research, curate, install, and exhibit a selection of works from the IMAS Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Collection. The exhibit examines the important, yet often-overlooked role women play in the transmission of traditional knowledge in communities in Mexico. The exhibit will be up for the Fall 2025 semester.
The practice, by women, of traditional artforms in their communities highlights mastery, adaptation, and innovation through the use of new and different materials, concepts, and cultural influences. It is all too common for the contributions of women to be overlooked in history, Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time presents not only the work, tools, and traditions of talented craftswomen but also the ways in which they create and sustain their communities. The works presented embody the sense of comfort and belonging these women help cultivate, while carrying forward traditions that continue to inspire future generations.
🎨 Artwork Drop-Off Reminder!
🗓️ Artwork Drop-Off Dates:
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show provides a welcoming space for IMAS Members to professionally display their artwork, viewed by visitors of all ages.
Submitting artwork is an exclusive IMAS membership benefit.
To participate, download the application on our website, complete it, and bring it with your artwork during one of the drop-off dates.
🔗 More info and the application available in the link below:
https://theimasonline.org/5th-annual-members-juried-art-show/
🎨 Artwork Drop-Off Reminder!
🗓️ Artwork Drop-Off Dates:
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show provides a welcoming space for IMAS Members to professionally display their artwork, viewed by visitors of all ages.
Submitting artwork is an exclusive IMAS membership benefit.
To participate, download the application on our website, complete it, and bring it with your artwork during one of the drop-off dates.
🔗 More info and the application available in the link in our bio.
Can you hear the music?
The UTRGV College of Fine Arts is once again partnering with the IMAS for a concert series in the art galleries that kick off this November 16!
🎵 SAVE THE DATES 🎶
Nov. 16 – UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Michief
Dec. 14 – The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
Jan. 25 – Jazz Combo
Feb. 22 – An Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio
Mar. 29 - Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Mélodie
@utrgv
Calling all homeschool families!
Don’t miss our upcoming “Insect Taxonomy” workshop on Thursday, November 13! Take a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World exhibit and learn about the insects in the McAllen Public Utility through an up-close animal talk.
Primary: Ages 7-9
1:30-2:45 PM
Secondary: Ages10-14
3:15-4:30 PM
#RGVfun#RGVhomeschool#McAllenTX#McAllenfun#McAllenHomeschool#workshop
Calling all homeschool families!
Don’t miss our upcoming “Insect Taxonomy” workshop on Thursday, November 13! Take a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World exhibit and learn about the insects in the McAllen Public Utility through an up-close animal talk.
https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/
Homeschool Days - Insecta Taxonomy (Ages 7-9)
Homeschool Days - Insecta Taxonomy (Ages 10-14)
🎨 Weekend Workshops and Events at the IMAS this November 🍂
https://theimasonline.org/explore-imas
🍂Nov. 8
Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art
Get creative experimenting with gel plate printmaking! This workshop for ages 10-16 so save your spot today.
🍂Nov. 13
Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy
🍂Nov. 14
Member Night: Fall Into Play
🍂Nov. 16
UTRGV Concert Series
UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief
🍂Nov. 20
Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night: Spectacular Solar System
🍂Nov. 22
Girl Scouts Workshops
Brownie Bugs & Daisy Craft and Tinker
🍂Nov. 22
Member Reception: 5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show
Explore IMAS events this fall and check out our profile link to preregister!
#Imasmuseum#exploreimas#mcallen#exploremcallen
🎨 Weekend Workshops and Events at the IMAS this November 🍂
🍂Nov. 8
Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art
Get creative experimenting with gel plate printmaking! This workshop for ages 10-16 so save your spot today.
🍂Nov. 13
Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy
🍂Nov. 14
Member Night: Fall Into Play
🍂Nov. 16
UTRGV Concert Series
UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief
🍂Nov. 20
Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night: Spectacular Solar System
🍂Nov. 22
Girl Scouts Workshops
Brownie Bugs & Daisy Craft and Tinker
🍂Nov. 22
Member Reception: 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show
Explore IMAS events this fall and check out our profile link to preregister!#exploreimas#imasmuseum#imas#mcallenevents#mcallen#familyfun
🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play
📅 Friday, November 14 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
IMAS Members, it’s your night! Join us for an evening of play, creativity, and discovery at the museum. Enjoy hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes! 🎟️✨
Activities include:
🔹 Mini Catapult engineering in the BioZone
🔹 Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Art Studio
🔹 Science On a Sphere shows at 5:45 & 6:20 PM
🔹 Seasonal coloring pages in the galleries
Thank you to our community partners:
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palosantoprints
georgette.barrera
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This event is free for IMAS Members. Bring one non-member guest for free!
Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the IMAS family ( link in bio).
#IMASMemberNight#FallIntoPlay#IMASMcAllen#IMASMembers#FamilyFun#ExploreIMAS
🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play
📅 Thursday, November 14 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
IMAS Members, it’s your night! Join us for an evening of play, creativity, and discovery at the museum. Enjoy hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes! 🎟️✨
Activities include:
🔹 Mini Catapult engineering in the BioZone
🔹 Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Art Studio
🔹 Science On a Sphere shows at 5:45 & 6:20 PM
🔹 Seasonal coloring pages in the galleries
Thank you to our community partners:
charcuterie_byreruhc
palosantoprints
georgette.barrera
mobile_s_nack
This event is free for IMAS Members. Bring one non-member guest for free!
Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the IMAS family (link in bio).
#IMASMemberNight#FallIntoPlay#IMASMcAllen#IMASMembers#FamilyFun#ExploreIMAS
🎨 IMAS Members — it’s time to show your art!
Curator Marcelo Ramirez invites you to take part in this year’s Members’ Juried Art Show at IMAS.
🖼 Submit up to 2 artworks
📍 Artwork Drop-Off:
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM
🏅 Awards announced at the Opening Reception — Nov. 22, 2025
✨ Open to all IMAS Members, ages 18+
Not a member yet? Join or renew today to participate!
🔗 theimasonline.org/member
🎨 IMAS Members — it’s time to show your art!
Curator Marcelo Ramirez invites you to take part in this year’s Members’ Juried Art Show at IMAS.
🖼 Submit up to 2 artworks
📍 Artwork Drop-Off:
Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM
🏅 Awards announced at the Opening Reception — Nov. 22, 2025
✨ Open to all IMAS Members, ages 18+
Not a member yet? Join or renew today to participate!
🔗 theimasonline.org/member
ON EXHIBIT
Pilgrimage of Light
September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026
By Mark Chen
On view at the International Museum of Art & Science
1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
956-681-2800
About the Exhibit
Mark Chen explores the conceptual link between the geological age of landscapes and distances of galaxies. For his photography, the artist projects star imagery from space organizations such as NASA, onto remote landscapes in national parks using novel projection techniques. Chen documents his journeys to hard-to-reach landscapes in blogs on his artist website. He describes that, “he invents and repurposes tools as he pushes media boundaries, devising new processes that make possible the executions of his concepts.” The photographs in the series, Pilgrimage of Light, highlight the contrast between the earth and vastness of space.
#ExploreIMAS#IMASartist#McAllenTX#RGVlife#photographyexhibition
ON EXHIBIT
Pilgrimage of Light
September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026
By Mark Chen markchentx
On view at the imasmuseum
1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
956-681-2800
About the Exhibit
Mark Chen explores the conceptual link between the geological age of landscapes and distances of galaxies. For his photography, the artist projects star imagery from space organizations such as NASA, onto remote landscapes in national parks using novel projection techniques. Chen documents his journeys to hard-to-reach landscapes in blogs on his artist website. He describes that, “he invents and repurposes tools as he pushes media boundaries, devising new processes that make possible the executions of his concepts.” The photographs in the series, Pilgrimage of Light, highlight the contrast between the earth and vastness of space.
#ExploreIMAS#IMASartist#McAllenTX#RGVlife#photographyexhibition
Opening reception for "諸行無常_this too, shall pass" this Saturday, November 1, from 5-7PM!
Free for Members | $10 Member Guest
Join or renew now or at the door to attend!
RSVP: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2222
Meet artist, Mayuko Ono Gray, and explore her intricate graphite drawings that blend Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing. Her works reflect memory, aging, and the unseen forces shaping our lives—inviting a reflective and intimate experience.
- Free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged
- Each Member may bring one non-member guest; additional guests are welcome for $10 each
- Please present your Membership card and ID at entry
-Memberships may be purchased online or at the door
Our annual “altares” offer a deeper appreciation into tradition, culture, and community.
Visit the IMAS this weekend for a look at Changemakers: Honoring Legacies of Impact celebrating those who shaped our world through the arts, sciences, and beyond.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of those who have passed to reunite through food, drink, and celebration. This beautiful blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture has been celebrated each year from November 1–2.
Here at IMAS, we honor this tradition with our annual Día de los Muertos festival and community altares.
🌼 Plan your visit this weekend and explore how art and culture come to life at IMAS, plus, discover upcoming hands-on workshops at IMAS.
Our annual “altares” offer a deeper appreciation into tradition, culture, and community.
Visit the IMAS this weekend for a look at Changemakers: Honoring Legacies of Impact celebrating those who shaped our world through the arts, sciences, and beyond.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of those who have passed to reunite through food, drink, and celebration. This beautiful blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture has been celebrated each year from November 1–2.
Here at IMAS, we honor this tradition with our annual Día de los Muertos festival and community altares.
🌼 Plan your visit this weekend and explore how art and culture come to life at IMAS, plus, discover upcoming hands-on workshops at IMAS!
🔗 https://theimasonline.org/explore-imas/visit-us/
McAllen Heritage Center - museum of history & culture
Wed Oct 29 9:35 AM
Mark your calendars 📸 Meet & Greet with our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! FREE EVENT!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
2pm-6pm
Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event!
Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmfPENvEU/
Sponsored by Explore McAllen
Currently accepting sponsors. Contact 956.687.1904 for more information.
#grinch#mcallen#mcallenevents
Opening reception for "諸行無常_this too, shall pass" this Saturday!
Meet artist mayuko_ono_gray and explore her intricate graphite drawings that blend Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing. Her works reflect memory, aging, and the unseen forces shaping our lives—inviting a reflective and intimate experience.
- Free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged
- Each Member may bring one non-member guest; additional guests are welcome for $10 each
- Please present your Membership card and ID at entry
-Memberships may be purchased online or at the door
This after-hours reception is our way of thanking you for your support and giving you the chance to experience the exhibit in a relaxed, exclusive setting.
RSVP today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
🪲✨ Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy ✨🪲
📅 November 13, 2025
Explore the amazing world of insects at IMAS!
Primary (Ages 7-9) | 1:30 – 2:45 PM
🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World
🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility
🔴Learn about bug sounds and create your own insect-inspired sound experiment
Secondary (Ages 10-14) | 3:15 – 4:30 PM
🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World
🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility
🔴Explore insect taxonomy and preserve your own insect in a take-home case
🌟 Hands-on fun, learning, and creativity perfect for homeschoolers!
📍 IMAS | Limited spots—register early by visiting the link below:
https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/#HomeschoolDays#IMASLearning#STEMEducation#InsectScience#HandsOnLearning#YouthWorkshop#BugLife#InsectaExhibit
🪲✨ Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy ✨🪲
📅 November 13, 2025
Explore the amazing world of insects at IMAS!
Primary (Ages 7-9) | 1:30 – 2:45 PM
🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World
🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility
🔴Learn about bug sounds and create your own insect-inspired sound experiment
Secondary (Ages 10-14) | 3:15 – 4:30 PM
🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World
🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility
🔴Explore insect taxonomy and preserve your own insect in a take-home case
🌟 Hands-on fun, learning, and creativity perfect for homeschoolers!
📍 IMAS | Limited spots—register early by visiting IMAS Links in our bio.
#HomeschoolDays#IMASLearning#STEMEducation#InsectScience#HandsOnLearning#YouthWorkshop#BugLife#InsectaExhibit
👻 Get in the spooky spirit! 👻
Pick up chilling local reads like “The Ghostliest Tales of Texas: A Spooky Anthology” by arcadia_publishing and “The Ghostly Tales of the Rio Grande Valley” by Karen Emily Miller — available now in the IMAS Gift Shop!
🕯️ Perfect for Halloween nights and lovers of Texas ghost stories.
🎃 IMAS Members enjoy 10% off gift shop purchases!
✨ Girl Scout Cadettes — explore the stars with IMAS! ✨
Join us tomorrow for the Cadette Space Science Researcher workshop from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 🌌
Learn about the science behind light and classify stars. Create a Newton Disk, experiment with Sun Prints, and discover how to conserve our night sky. 🌠
⭐ This workshop excludes Step 4. Complete all steps by attending an IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night!
Pricing: $20 | $15 for IMAS Members
(Includes museum admission for participating Girl Scout)
🔭 Advanced registration is recommended as spots are limited.
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Please note: Spots are not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions.
✨ Girl Scout Cadettes — explore the stars with IMAS! ✨
Join us tomorrow for the Cadette Space Science Researcher workshop from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 🌌
Learn about the science behind light and classify stars. Create a Newton Disk, experiment with Sun Prints, and discover how to conserve our night sky. 🌠
⭐ This workshop excludes Step 4. Complete all steps by attending an IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night!
Pricing: $20 | $15 for IMAS Members
(Includes museum admission for participating Girl Scout)
🔭 Advanced registration is recommended as spots are limited.
Visit the link in our bio.
Please note: Spots are not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions.
We love catering FANDANGO, for the incredible Museum of South Texas History, each year! Thank you for choosing us again.
This years’ theme honored our great Educators & Education system, so we did an elevated “School Lunch”.
2f_akaushi_beef Meatloaf, Merlot Gravy, Herbed Potatoes, Adult Lunchables w/ Charcuterie, Mini Corndogs & Apple Hand Pies for the W!
This group of 400 loved their dinner, many said it was the best meatloaf & asked for it on the menu…
What do you think Chef Larry Delgado?
Let us curate a special menu for your next event!
#DelgadoCollectiveEventsAndCatering#PremierCaterer#WeCookYouCelebrate#DiningWithTheDelgados#KeepTheFireBurnin’
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✨ Mysterious Cosmos Returns! ✨ Join us for the second event in our Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night series: Luminous Stars & Galaxies 🌌 FREE ADMISSION 📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025 ⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM Explore the wonders of the universe with hands-on activities, engaging presentations, and telescope viewing under the night sky! Bring your family, bring your friends—and don’t forget a foldable chair for the stargazing session. 🔭💫 Telescopes generously provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education.
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Unlock the vibrant world of natural pigments at IMAS! 🎨✨ Join us on Saturday, December 13 for an adult Cochineal Pigment Painting Workshop (ages 17+) where you'll learn how artists have used cochineal insects to create rich carmine hues throughout history. Create your own pigments, experiment with organic materials, and craft your own Insecta-inspired artwork. This workshop also includes a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World! 📅 December 13, 2025 🕑 2–4 PM 💵 $25 | $20 IMAS Members 🎟️ Admission included | Limited spots | Advanced registration encouraged Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
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🍬🏠 Gingerbread House Challenge is Back at IMAS! Our holiday favorite returns! Build, decorate, and take home your own gingerbread house—graham crackers, frosting, and candy included. The mess stays here, the fun goes home! 🎨🍭 📅 Workshop Dates & Times: Friday, Dec 12: 2–3 PM | 3:30–4:30 PM Saturday, Dec 13: 10:30–11:30 AM | 1:30–2:30 PM | 3–4 PM Sunday, Dec 14: 1:30–2:30 PM | 3–4 PM 💵 Price: $13 | IMAS Members $8 👶 Children 12 & under must be supervised by an adult. General admission is included. 📍 Day-of registration may be available at the admissions desk, depending on space. ✨ Celebrate the season with creativity and candy! Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
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✨ Heading to IMAS this holiday week? Make sure to peek at our special hours! We’ll be closed on Thursday, November 27, but open all weekend for family fun, exploration, and creativity.
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Holiday Museum Hours this week. Visit us Wednesday, November 26th 1pm-5pm Free parking in the rear of the building Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving week. Normal visiting hours resume, Wednesday, December 3rd.
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📢 Holiday Closure Notice IMAS will be closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving. IMAs will reopen with regular hours on Friday, November 28, 2025.
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🎉 Holiday Raffle at IMAS! 🎉 This Thanksgiving break, treat your family to a year of art and science adventures! Spend $25 or more at the IMAS Museum Store and get your name entered to win a FREE IMAS Family Membership 🖼️🔬 – the perfect gift for the holidays! ✨ Shop for unique gifts, explore the museum, and make your holidays even brighter. ⏰ Hurry—raffle ends Sunday, November 30! Don’t miss your chance to win! #IMASHolidays #FamilyFun #RaffleTime #MuseumMagic #ThanksgivingBreak #HolidayGifts
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⚡🌦️ Explore Wind & Solar Energy at Our Next Homeschool Days! Join us for immersive, hands-on learning as students explore engineering and alternative energy through fun, creative activities. 📘 Primary Workshop (Ages 7–9) 🕜 1:30–2:45 PM Feel the power of wind in this engineering challenge! • Explore wind energy and alternative power sources • Outdoor tour of the IMAS wind blade • Design windmills with K’nex and foam blades • Build a take-home anemometer 📗 Secondary Workshop (Ages 10–14) 🕞 3:15–4:30 PM Power up with solar energy! • Learn about solar power and alternative energy • Experiment with circuits and solar panels • Design a mini bedroom with working lights 💵 Cost: • $20 per participant • $15 for IMAS Members 📌 Advanced registration recommended. Spots are limited and not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions. Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register today!
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The IMAS presents our 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show supported by txcommarts and neaarts Tonight we unveiled three honorable mentions, 3rd place, 2nd place and Best in Show. Congratulations to those receiving honors and IMAS invites the community to visit and see this incredible show featuring the artwork of 91 talented, member artists.
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS! Excited to see you on Saturday, December 13th Calling Family-friendly vendors for our 5th Annual McGrinch at McAllen Heritage! Application Link: https://forms.gle/sRsDSxsFeNzhFLxeA Once approved, you will be notified through your provided email with next steps. Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! Family friendly, Pet friendly event!
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🌼 Girl Scouts Daisy Workshop at IMAS! Craft & Tinker 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2026 ⏰ 2:00 – 3:30 PM Daisies, get ready to create, explore, and imagine! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll tinker with circuits, build with popsicle sticks, and design something totally new. This session covers all badge steps and is perfect for curious young makers. ✨ Spaces are limited—don’t miss out! Register today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio
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🌌 2 Days Away: Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights - Spectacular Solar System 🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION Mark your calendars! Join us at IMAS on Thursday, November 20 for hands-on activities, presentations, and telescope viewing of the night sky with UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education utrgvcstem ✨ Bring a foldable chair and don’t miss the artist talk with Mark Chen, whose stunning photography connects Earth’s landscapes to galaxies beyond. Fun for the whole family under the stars!
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Thank you, IMAS Members! We loved welcoming you to IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play. 🍂✨ Your energy, curiosity, and creativity filled the museum with so much joy. Seeing families explore, play, and make memories together is what makes our member community so special. Swipe through some of our favorite moments from the evening — we’re grateful to celebrate imagination with you. 💛 Now is the best time to renew your membership! Renew today and enjoy the rest of November and December on us (nearly two months free) with your new membership lasting through December 2026. It’s the perfect time to stay connected and keep exploring all year long. Become a member or renew today by visiting the link in our bio. We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!
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IMAS visitors were treated with UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief this past Sunday, the first in a concert series by the UTRGV College of Fine Arts. https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/ Save the date for The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff - UTRGV Concert Series featuring Dr. Brendan Kinsella and Dr. Daniel Saenz on Sunday, December 14 at the International Museum of Art & Science. utrgv utrgvcofa utrgvschoolofmusic
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Even dinosaurs came to watch the UFC fight here at Eddy's Tavern McAllen. Come join us for the next UFC, the cover includes pool!!!!
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Join us at IMAS for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Nights: Spectacular Solar System featuring an artist talk with Mark Chen, artist of “Pilgrimage of Light”. FREE ADMISSION Thursday, November 20 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Mark Chen’s stunning photography explores the link between Earth’s landscapes and the vast distances of galaxies. Using innovative projection techniques, he brings the cosmos to remote national parks, capturing the magical contrast between our planet and the universe. Bring a foldable chair and enjoy hands-on activities, presentations, and telescope viewing of the night sky provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education. 🌠 ✨ Don’t miss this chance to hear from the artist and experience the cosmos like never before! #IMAS #MysteriousCosmos #MarkChen #PilgrimageOfLight #FamilyFun #STEM #ArtMeetsScience #NightSky
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👜 IMAS Members, Tote-ally Exciting News! The first 40 member groups at IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play this Friday, November 14 | 5:30–7:00 PM, will receive a custom IMAS Member tote bag — generously donated by palosantoprints! 🎨✨ (One tote per membership, while supplies last.) Don’t miss your chance to grab this exclusive keepsake while enjoying hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with fun prizes! 🎟️💛 This event is free for IMAS Members + one non-member guest. Not yet a member? There’s still time to join and be part of the IMAS family (link in bio). 💛 #IMASMemberNight #FallIntoPlay #IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun #ExploreIMAS #ToteBag #RGVfamilies
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Happy Veterans Day to our brave men & women that protect our nation's freedom 🇺🇸 This morning we had the honor of documenting a gathering and tribute to the warriors who reside at The Alfredo Gonzalez Texas State Veterans Home in McAllen, TX. - where Sgt. Maj. Clifford Lovejoy gave an inspiring speech and dedicated to providing additional services to their residents. The State of Texas' most decorated veterans reside in the RGV. Thank you for your service #VeteransDay
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🎶 Spend Your Sunday with Art & Music! 🎨✨ Join us for the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, featuring performances by talented faculty and students from the UTRGV School of Music. Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by art as you experience"UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief " 📅 Sunday, November 16, 2025 🕑 2:00–3:00 PM 📍 International Museum of Art & Science 🎟️ Included with general admission Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts Not a member? You can get your advance tickets by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio. #IMASmuseum #UTRGV #McAllenEvents #LiveMusic #Opera #RioGrandeValley #RGVArts #UTRGVMusic
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Don't let the art of sending personal notes fade away!! MHC still has a remaining stock of unique note cards by local artists in our La Tiendita museum store! Come by for these and more great historical items or buy ONLINE!! #mcallenhistory #exploremcallen #VisitMcAllen
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Shop McAllen Gifts 🎁 Visit the museum today (Saturday) Noon-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
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✨ What a night! ✨ Last week we welcomed our incredible members to an unforgettable evening at IMAS as we opened “諸行無常_this too, shall pass” by Mayuko Ono Gray mayuko_ono_gray . 🎨 Walking through her stunning graphite drawings alongside the artist herself was truly a highlight. The way she weaves Japanese calligraphic tradition and Western drawing practices into each piece left us inspired and moved. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out— your support for the arts and our museum means the world. 💙 To our members: you’re the reason evenings like this happen, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Missed the reception? No worries—there’s still time to experience the exhibition. Tap the link in our bio for more details and come explore this beautiful dialogue between the tangible and the intangible.
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Calling Family-friendly vendors for our 5th Annual McGrinch at McAllen Heritage! Application Link: https://forms.gle/sRsDSxsFeNzhFLxeA Once approved, you will be notified through your provided email with next steps. Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event! Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmfPENvEU/ Sponsored by Explore McAllen Currently accepting sponsors. Contact 956.687.1904 for more information. #grinch #mcallen #mcallenevents #exploremcallen #mcgrinch
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On EXHIBITION at UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley: Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time August 9, 2025 – December 18, 2025 at UTRGV Main Campus Library The IMAS is grateful for the support from and collaboration with the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts and the UTRGV Main Campus Library for hosting this outreach exhibition on campus. UTRGV summer interns were able to research, curate, install, and exhibit a selection of works from the IMAS Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Collection. The exhibit examines the important, yet often-overlooked role women play in the transmission of traditional knowledge in communities in Mexico. The exhibit will be up for the Fall 2025 semester. The practice, by women, of traditional artforms in their communities highlights mastery, adaptation, and innovation through the use of new and different materials, concepts, and cultural influences. It is all too common for the contributions of women to be overlooked in history, Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time presents not only the work, tools, and traditions of talented craftswomen but also the ways in which they create and sustain their communities. The works presented embody the sense of comfort and belonging these women help cultivate, while carrying forward traditions that continue to inspire future generations.
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Seats available for Saturday’s weekend workshop! Register online, call 681-2800, or sign up at front desk! 🎨✨ Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art ✨🎨 Discover the art of gel plate printmaking and create your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! 🌿🖌️ Explore color, texture, and design using objects, plants, and photo transfers to make vibrant abstract prints. 📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 🕑 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 👧 Ages 10–16 💲 $25 | $20 IMAS Members Limited seats — register now at the link in our bio! 🔗 #IMASmuseum #Printmaking #GelPlateArt #YouthArtWorkshop #McAllenEvents #RGVArt
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On EXHIBITION at utrgv Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time August 9, 2025 – December 18, 2025 at UTRGV Main Campus Library The IMAS is grateful for the support from and collaboration with the UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts and the UTRGV Main Campus Library for hosting this outreach exhibition on campus. Special thanks to Dr. Katherine Moore McAllen, Director, Center for Latin American Arts and Marialice Shary Shivers Chair in Fine Arts, and Dr. Servando Hinojosa, Professor of Anthropology and Project Advisor. claa.utrgv utrgvlibrary utrgvcofa utrgvanthro UTRGV summer interns were able to research, curate, install, and exhibit a selection of works from the IMAS Mexican and Latin American Folk Art Collection. The exhibit examines the important, yet often-overlooked role women play in the transmission of traditional knowledge in communities in Mexico. The exhibit will be up for the Fall 2025 semester. The practice, by women, of traditional artforms in their communities highlights mastery, adaptation, and innovation through the use of new and different materials, concepts, and cultural influences. It is all too common for the contributions of women to be overlooked in history, Mujeres Innovadoras: Cultural Artistry Over Time presents not only the work, tools, and traditions of talented craftswomen but also the ways in which they create and sustain their communities. The works presented embody the sense of comfort and belonging these women help cultivate, while carrying forward traditions that continue to inspire future generations.
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🎨 Artwork Drop-Off Reminder! 🗓️ Artwork Drop-Off Dates: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show provides a welcoming space for IMAS Members to professionally display their artwork, viewed by visitors of all ages. Submitting artwork is an exclusive IMAS membership benefit. To participate, download the application on our website, complete it, and bring it with your artwork during one of the drop-off dates. 🔗 More info and the application available in the link below: https://theimasonline.org/5th-annual-members-juried-art-show/
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🎨 Artwork Drop-Off Reminder! 🗓️ Artwork Drop-Off Dates: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show provides a welcoming space for IMAS Members to professionally display their artwork, viewed by visitors of all ages. Submitting artwork is an exclusive IMAS membership benefit. To participate, download the application on our website, complete it, and bring it with your artwork during one of the drop-off dates. 🔗 More info and the application available in the link in our bio.
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Can you hear the music? The UTRGV College of Fine Arts is once again partnering with the IMAS for a concert series in the art galleries that kick off this November 16! 🎵 SAVE THE DATES 🎶 Nov. 16 – UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Michief Dec. 14 – The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff Jan. 25 – Jazz Combo Feb. 22 – An Afternoon of Marimba with the UTRGV Percussion Studio Mar. 29 - Elle et moi: A Celebration of Women in French Mélodie @utrgv
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Calling all homeschool families! Don’t miss our upcoming “Insect Taxonomy” workshop on Thursday, November 13! Take a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World exhibit and learn about the insects in the McAllen Public Utility through an up-close animal talk. Primary: Ages 7-9 1:30-2:45 PM Secondary: Ages10-14 3:15-4:30 PM #RGVfun #RGVhomeschool #McAllenTX #McAllenfun #McAllenHomeschool #workshop
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Calling all homeschool families! Don’t miss our upcoming “Insect Taxonomy” workshop on Thursday, November 13! Take a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World exhibit and learn about the insects in the McAllen Public Utility through an up-close animal talk. https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/ Homeschool Days - Insecta Taxonomy (Ages 7-9) Homeschool Days - Insecta Taxonomy (Ages 10-14)
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🎨 Weekend Workshops and Events at the IMAS this November 🍂 https://theimasonline.org/explore-imas 🍂Nov. 8 Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art Get creative experimenting with gel plate printmaking! This workshop for ages 10-16 so save your spot today. 🍂Nov. 13 Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy 🍂Nov. 14 Member Night: Fall Into Play 🍂Nov. 16 UTRGV Concert Series UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief 🍂Nov. 20 Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night: Spectacular Solar System 🍂Nov. 22 Girl Scouts Workshops Brownie Bugs & Daisy Craft and Tinker 🍂Nov. 22 Member Reception: 5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show Explore IMAS events this fall and check out our profile link to preregister! #Imasmuseum #exploreimas #mcallen #exploremcallen
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🎨 Weekend Workshops and Events at the IMAS this November 🍂 🍂Nov. 8 Monoprint Magic: Creative Gel Plate Art Get creative experimenting with gel plate printmaking! This workshop for ages 10-16 so save your spot today. 🍂Nov. 13 Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy 🍂Nov. 14 Member Night: Fall Into Play 🍂Nov. 16 UTRGV Concert Series UTRGV Opera Theatre: Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief 🍂Nov. 20 Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night: Spectacular Solar System 🍂Nov. 22 Girl Scouts Workshops Brownie Bugs & Daisy Craft and Tinker 🍂Nov. 22 Member Reception: 5th Annual Members’ Juried Art Show Explore IMAS events this fall and check out our profile link to preregister!#exploreimas #imasmuseum #imas #mcallenevents #mcallen #familyfun
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🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play 📅 Friday, November 14 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM IMAS Members, it’s your night! Join us for an evening of play, creativity, and discovery at the museum. Enjoy hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes! 🎟️✨ Activities include: 🔹 Mini Catapult engineering in the BioZone 🔹 Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Art Studio 🔹 Science On a Sphere shows at 5:45 & 6:20 PM 🔹 Seasonal coloring pages in the galleries Thank you to our community partners: charcuterie_byreruhc palosantoprints georgette.barrera mobile_s_nack This event is free for IMAS Members. Bring one non-member guest for free! Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the IMAS family ( link in bio). #IMASMemberNight #FallIntoPlay #IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun #ExploreIMAS
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🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play 📅 Thursday, November 14 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 PM IMAS Members, it’s your night! Join us for an evening of play, creativity, and discovery at the museum. Enjoy hands-on S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities, a hot cocoa bar, and a bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes! 🎟️✨ Activities include: 🔹 Mini Catapult engineering in the BioZone 🔹 Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Art Studio 🔹 Science On a Sphere shows at 5:45 & 6:20 PM 🔹 Seasonal coloring pages in the galleries Thank you to our community partners: charcuterie_byreruhc palosantoprints georgette.barrera mobile_s_nack This event is free for IMAS Members. Bring one non-member guest for free! Not a member yet? Join today and be part of the IMAS family (link in bio). #IMASMemberNight #FallIntoPlay #IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun #ExploreIMAS
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🎨 IMAS Members — it’s time to show your art! Curator Marcelo Ramirez invites you to take part in this year’s Members’ Juried Art Show at IMAS. 🖼 Submit up to 2 artworks 📍 Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM 🏅 Awards announced at the Opening Reception — Nov. 22, 2025 ✨ Open to all IMAS Members, ages 18+ Not a member yet? Join or renew today to participate! 🔗 theimasonline.org/member
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🎨 IMAS Members — it’s time to show your art! Curator Marcelo Ramirez invites you to take part in this year’s Members’ Juried Art Show at IMAS. 🖼 Submit up to 2 artworks 📍 Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 | 10 AM–5 PM 🏅 Awards announced at the Opening Reception — Nov. 22, 2025 ✨ Open to all IMAS Members, ages 18+ Not a member yet? Join or renew today to participate! 🔗 theimasonline.org/member
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ON EXHIBIT Pilgrimage of Light September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026 By Mark Chen On view at the International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504 956-681-2800 About the Exhibit Mark Chen explores the conceptual link between the geological age of landscapes and distances of galaxies. For his photography, the artist projects star imagery from space organizations such as NASA, onto remote landscapes in national parks using novel projection techniques. Chen documents his journeys to hard-to-reach landscapes in blogs on his artist website. He describes that, “he invents and repurposes tools as he pushes media boundaries, devising new processes that make possible the executions of his concepts.” The photographs in the series, Pilgrimage of Light, highlight the contrast between the earth and vastness of space. #ExploreIMAS #IMASartist #McAllenTX #RGVlife #photographyexhibition
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ON EXHIBIT Pilgrimage of Light September 11, 2025 – January 25, 2026 By Mark Chen markchentx On view at the imasmuseum 1900 W. Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504 956-681-2800 About the Exhibit Mark Chen explores the conceptual link between the geological age of landscapes and distances of galaxies. For his photography, the artist projects star imagery from space organizations such as NASA, onto remote landscapes in national parks using novel projection techniques. Chen documents his journeys to hard-to-reach landscapes in blogs on his artist website. He describes that, “he invents and repurposes tools as he pushes media boundaries, devising new processes that make possible the executions of his concepts.” The photographs in the series, Pilgrimage of Light, highlight the contrast between the earth and vastness of space. #ExploreIMAS #IMASartist #McAllenTX #RGVlife #photographyexhibition
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Opening reception for "諸行無常_this too, shall pass" this Saturday, November 1, from 5-7PM! Free for Members | $10 Member Guest Join or renew now or at the door to attend! RSVP: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2222 Meet artist, Mayuko Ono Gray, and explore her intricate graphite drawings that blend Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing. Her works reflect memory, aging, and the unseen forces shaping our lives—inviting a reflective and intimate experience. - Free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged - Each Member may bring one non-member guest; additional guests are welcome for $10 each - Please present your Membership card and ID at entry -Memberships may be purchased online or at the door
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Our annual “altares” offer a deeper appreciation into tradition, culture, and community. Visit the IMAS this weekend for a look at Changemakers: Honoring Legacies of Impact celebrating those who shaped our world through the arts, sciences, and beyond. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of those who have passed to reunite through food, drink, and celebration. This beautiful blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture has been celebrated each year from November 1–2. Here at IMAS, we honor this tradition with our annual Día de los Muertos festival and community altares. 🌼 Plan your visit this weekend and explore how art and culture come to life at IMAS, plus, discover upcoming hands-on workshops at IMAS.
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Our annual “altares” offer a deeper appreciation into tradition, culture, and community. Visit the IMAS this weekend for a look at Changemakers: Honoring Legacies of Impact celebrating those who shaped our world through the arts, sciences, and beyond. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of those who have passed to reunite through food, drink, and celebration. This beautiful blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion, and Spanish culture has been celebrated each year from November 1–2. Here at IMAS, we honor this tradition with our annual Día de los Muertos festival and community altares. 🌼 Plan your visit this weekend and explore how art and culture come to life at IMAS, plus, discover upcoming hands-on workshops at IMAS! 🔗 https://theimasonline.org/explore-imas/visit-us/
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Mark your calendars 📸 Meet & Greet with our friendly McGrinch at the McAllen Heritage Center! FREE EVENT! Saturday, December 13th, 2025 2pm-6pm Visitors are welcome to take photos with your own camera or phones! Local vendors and artisans, music, food vendors and much more in our unique outdoor park right in the center of downtown McAllen! We are hosting a Family friendly, Pet friendly event! Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmfPENvEU/ Sponsored by Explore McAllen Currently accepting sponsors. Contact 956.687.1904 for more information. #grinch #mcallen #mcallenevents
International Museum of Art & Science
Opening reception for "諸行無常_this too, shall pass" this Saturday! Meet artist mayuko_ono_gray and explore her intricate graphite drawings that blend Japanese calligraphy with Western drawing. Her works reflect memory, aging, and the unseen forces shaping our lives—inviting a reflective and intimate experience. - Free for IMAS Members with pre-registration encouraged - Each Member may bring one non-member guest; additional guests are welcome for $10 each - Please present your Membership card and ID at entry -Memberships may be purchased online or at the door This after-hours reception is our way of thanking you for your support and giving you the chance to experience the exhibit in a relaxed, exclusive setting. RSVP today by visiting 'IMAS Links' in our bio.
International Museum of Art & Science
🪲✨ Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy ✨🪲 📅 November 13, 2025 Explore the amazing world of insects at IMAS! Primary (Ages 7-9) | 1:30 – 2:45 PM 🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World 🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility 🔴Learn about bug sounds and create your own insect-inspired sound experiment Secondary (Ages 10-14) | 3:15 – 4:30 PM 🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World 🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility 🔴Explore insect taxonomy and preserve your own insect in a take-home case 🌟 Hands-on fun, learning, and creativity perfect for homeschoolers! 📍 IMAS | Limited spots—register early by visiting the link below: https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/ #HomeschoolDays #IMASLearning #STEMEducation #InsectScience #HandsOnLearning #YouthWorkshop #BugLife #InsectaExhibit
International Museum of Art & Science
🪲✨ Homeschool Days: Insecta Taxonomy ✨🪲 📅 November 13, 2025 Explore the amazing world of insects at IMAS! Primary (Ages 7-9) | 1:30 – 2:45 PM 🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World 🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility 🔴Learn about bug sounds and create your own insect-inspired sound experiment Secondary (Ages 10-14) | 3:15 – 4:30 PM 🔴Guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World 🔴Up-close animal talk featuring insects from McAllen Public Utility 🔴Explore insect taxonomy and preserve your own insect in a take-home case 🌟 Hands-on fun, learning, and creativity perfect for homeschoolers! 📍 IMAS | Limited spots—register early by visiting IMAS Links in our bio. #HomeschoolDays #IMASLearning #STEMEducation #InsectScience #HandsOnLearning #YouthWorkshop #BugLife #InsectaExhibit
International Museum of Art & Science
👻 Get in the spooky spirit! 👻 Pick up chilling local reads like “The Ghostliest Tales of Texas: A Spooky Anthology” by arcadia_publishing and “The Ghostly Tales of the Rio Grande Valley” by Karen Emily Miller — available now in the IMAS Gift Shop! 🕯️ Perfect for Halloween nights and lovers of Texas ghost stories. 🎃 IMAS Members enjoy 10% off gift shop purchases!
International Museum of Art & Science
✨ Girl Scout Cadettes — explore the stars with IMAS! ✨ Join us tomorrow for the Cadette Space Science Researcher workshop from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 🌌 Learn about the science behind light and classify stars. Create a Newton Disk, experiment with Sun Prints, and discover how to conserve our night sky. 🌠 ⭐ This workshop excludes Step 4. Complete all steps by attending an IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night! Pricing: $20 | $15 for IMAS Members (Includes museum admission for participating Girl Scout) 🔭 Advanced registration is recommended as spots are limited. https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2193 Please note: Spots are not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions.
International Museum of Art & Science
✨ Girl Scout Cadettes — explore the stars with IMAS! ✨ Join us tomorrow for the Cadette Space Science Researcher workshop from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 🌌 Learn about the science behind light and classify stars. Create a Newton Disk, experiment with Sun Prints, and discover how to conserve our night sky. 🌠 ⭐ This workshop excludes Step 4. Complete all steps by attending an IMAS Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night! Pricing: $20 | $15 for IMAS Members (Includes museum admission for participating Girl Scout) 🔭 Advanced registration is recommended as spots are limited. Visit the link in our bio. Please note: Spots are not eligible for refunds, credits, or substitutions.
Salomé on Main
We love catering FANDANGO, for the incredible Museum of South Texas History, each year! Thank you for choosing us again. This years’ theme honored our great Educators & Education system, so we did an elevated “School Lunch”. 2f_akaushi_beef Meatloaf, Merlot Gravy, Herbed Potatoes, Adult Lunchables w/ Charcuterie, Mini Corndogs & Apple Hand Pies for the W! This group of 400 loved their dinner, many said it was the best meatloaf & asked for it on the menu… What do you think Chef Larry Delgado? Let us curate a special menu for your next event! #DelgadoCollectiveEventsAndCatering #PremierCaterer #WeCookYouCelebrate #DiningWithTheDelgados #KeepTheFireBurnin’