The International Museum of Art & Science will hold its Back to School Bash on Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring hands-on art and science activities, Starlab Planetarium presentations, community tables, food vendors and opportunities to receive school supplies while items last.
Visitors will be able to explore museum areas including Water Journey, MPU BioZone, Science On a Sphere exhibit theater, H-E-B Seed to Table play exhibit and the museum’s sculpture garden. In addition, current exhibits on view include Ella by Nour Kuri which opens on Aug. 17, Cross Connections showcasing winners of an international juried exhibition and design competition in partnership with UTRGV, and Microscape, a Studio Art Quilt Associate Inc. exhibit of art quilts capturing tiny wonders at the microscopic level.
Joining as community partners are Corning, DHR Health, Fragile Planet, Luna Dental, McAllen Public Utility, McAllen Recycling Center, Raising Canes, Texas Children in Nature Network, Valley Symphony Orchestra, Whataburger, and Wonderful Citrus. Food offerings include those from Candyland STX, Café 11 and Il Forno Pizza Truck, available throughout the event.
This year’s Bash is made possible through the support of McAllen Public Utility, H-E-B Helping Here and Wonderful Citrus. Their contributions ensure that admission to the event is free for everyone and allow the museum to provide more school supplies to children in attendance.