RGV teens ages 13-18 are invited to participate in Earth Optimism at IMAS Camp Dec. 28-31. Participants will meet like-minded teens, and discuss global conservation and sustainability. They will also create a short video to promote practices for a sustainable future. Participating teens will receive filming equipment, software and laptops to complete their video project. Videos will be entered into a global competition. The in-person camp will take place at…
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The International Museum of Art & Science presents a community Holiday Market Dec. 5. The event helps kick off this year’s annual Christmas Tree Forest. The festive artist and artisan market takes place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. near the west entrance and Welcome Pavilion. The community is invited to support these local artists and artisans and then visit the Christmas Tree Forest and museum exhibitions. In addition to…
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On April 24, 2020, NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope celebrated the 30th anniversary of its launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. In honor of that occasion, a new Hubble image called “Cosmic Reef” was released virtually and will be on display at the International Museum of Art & Science beginning Aug. 7. The IMAS is one of 74 locations across the nation to unveil the Hubble 30th anniversary photo to the…
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The International Museum of Art & Science will host a virtual back to school week Aug. 3-7. This event will provide school supplies and hands-on art and science projects to school-aged children in the Rio Grande Valley in the form of a free activity kit. >“The museum serves our community youth as a place of exploration and creativity, which has translated into online programming, live videos and workshops over the…
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The International Museum of Art & Science is planning to reopen to the public on June 11. An IMAS member preview will take place June 9 from 3-7 p.m. When the museum opens, there will be a capacity limit of 25 percent, following the recommendations of the Texas Department of State Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of the interactive areas will not be accessible…
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The International Museum of Art & Science’s Night at the Brew-seum is going virtual with Brew-seum@Home June 6. In the virtual experience, ticket holders may pick up their Brew-seum@Home beer kit ahead of time for the live program. “While the tradition has continued now for 12 years, the International Museum of Art & Science is pivoting the format this year to do our part in the effort to shelter at…
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The International Museum of Art & Science presents its annual fundraiser, the 12th annual Night at the Brew-seum April 4. Brew-seum showcases specialty and craft beers from across Texas. It also brings together more than 25 restaurants and food trucks from the RGV who donate their time, talents and fare. The event takes place at the museum from 7-11 p.m. with VIP guests early access at 6 p.m. Brew-seum will…
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The International Museum of Art and Science will soon host its first-ever Empty Barrels: A Food and Fund Drive to benefit the Food Bank RGV Inc. Empty Barrels is a collaborative project that aims to bring artists and communities together to raise awareness and funds to fight hunger in the RGV. A donation of six wine and whiskey barrels from 5×5 Brewing Co. in Mission and Hilmy Cellars in Fredericksburg…
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IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. The fee is $5 per participant or $4 for IMAS members. Workshop times are 1:30-2:30 p.m. and…
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IMAS hosts hour-long Gingerbread Workshops all month to encourage others to get into the holiday spirit. IMAS supplies materials for the building and decorating of each gingerbread house. Come in your holiday-inspired outfit and be ready to enjoy some hot cocoa, compliments of IMAS. Participants should register early, as workshops fill up quickly. The fee is $5 per participant or $4 for IMAS members. Workshop times are 10:30-11:a.m., 1-2 p.m.,…
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