The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
December 14, 2025
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen
UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz perform a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janáček’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire.
Learn more about this concert series in partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts on the IMAS Website
PROGRAM
Pohádka (“Fairy Tale”) by Leoš Janáček (1854-1928)
Introduction – Moderato
Con moto
Con moto
Peace by Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)
Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
Lento-Allegro moderato
Allegro scherzando
Andante
Allegro mosso
This weekend (Fri-Sun) at the International Museum of Art & Science:
Take on the Gingerbread House Challenge as you build and decorate a house and enjoy a day at the museum!
https://theimasonline.org/gingerbread-challenge/
$13 ($8 for IMAS Members)
General Admission included
Friday at 2:00PM & 3:30PM
Saturday at 10:30AM, 1:30PM, & 3:00PM
Sunday at 1:30PM & 3:00PM
This week’s Homeschool Days Workshop is all about Alternative Energy, December 11 at IMAS!
https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/
Primary groups will feel the power of wind in this engineering challenge, learning about sources of alternative energy and building their own anemometer. (Ages 7-9, session time 1:30-2:45PM)
Secondary groups will power up with a study of solar energy among other sources of alternative energy and experiment with circuits and solar panel design. (Ages 10-14, session time 3:15-4:30PM)
$20 per participant
$15 for IMAS Members
🎨 Adult Workshop Coming Up!
There’s still time to join us for Cochineal Pigment Painting on Saturday, December 13, from 2–4 PM!
Discover the history of the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment that has colored artworks from the Renaissance to Indigenous textiles. You’ll create your own pigment using cochineal insects, explore other natural materials for additional colors, and craft an Insecta-inspired piece of art.
The workshop includes a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World. 🐞✨
Museum admission is included. Capacity is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register today! 🎟️
✨ Come See the Art YOU Helped Create! 🎨
The giant piñata mural designed with artist Josuè Rámirez is now on display in the Ann Moore Art Studio at IMAS! Visitors joined Josuè in crafting this vibrant, large-scale community artwork — and now you can experience the final piece up close.
🎉 And there’s more to look forward to! Josuè Rámirez’s solo exhibition Piñatabstract is coming to IMAS February 14 – July 26, 2026. This dynamic multimedia showcase celebrates and reimagines the piñata tradition through sculpture, wearable art, recycled paper, ceramics, video, and large-scale works.
Stop by IMAS to check out the completed mural and get a preview of the bold creativity coming soon in Piñatabstract!
✨ Mark your calendars for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night! ✨
We’re gearing up for Luminous Stars & Galaxies on Thursday, December 18, from 6:00–8:30 PM — and admission is FREE!
Bring your family for an evening of hands-on cosmic activities, presentations, and stargazing through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education. Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky! 🌌🔭
A fun and stellar evening awaits at IMAS!
Insecta: Small Wonders of the World is now on view at IMAS!
📅 August 9, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Step into the extraordinary through the macrophotography of artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez. Discover the vibrant patterns, delicate textures, and hidden details of insects that play essential roles in our ecosystems.
“The world is rich in small wonders, but so poor in eyes that see them.” — Glenn Wiggins
Come see these wonders up close and experience the beauty and complexity of insects like never before. 🐞🦋
This exhibition is organized by IMAS and Gabriel Rodriguez, with support from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Visit IMAS and immerse yourself in the small wonders of our world!
Learn more:
https://theimasonline.org/insecta-small-wonders-of-the-world/
🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶
Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance:
The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
📅 December 14, 2025
🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata.
Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family.
Advance Tickets:
https://sales.theimasonline.org/Tickets.aspx?ttc=ADM&ec=ADM24&ad=12/14/2025
✨ Included with General Admission
💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts
We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵
🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶
Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance:
The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff
📅 December 14, 2025
🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata.
Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family.
✨ Included with General Admission
💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts
We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵
✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨
We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community.
👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal
2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl
3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez
Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa
Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander
Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs
The 5th Annual Members Juried Art Show is supported by Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.
#IMASmuseum#MJAS#CommunityArt#McAllenEvents#ThankYou#MuseumLife#Congratulations
✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨
We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community.
👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal
2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl
3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez
Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa
Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander
Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs
The exhibition is now open, come check it out at IMAS and experience these works in person! 💛
The "5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show" is supported by txcommarts
and neaarts.
#IMASmuseum#MJAS#CommunityArt#McAllenEvents#ThankYou#MuseumLife#Congratulations
We're hiring! 📢
Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator!
https://theimasonline.org/employment/
Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.
We’re hiring! 📢
Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator!
https://theimasonline.org/employment/
Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.
🌽 IMAS - Tamale Science Workshopl! 🔬
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1:00–3:15 PM
$15 | $10 IMAS Members
Roll up your sleeves and join us for a fun, hands-on Tamale Science workshop! Families will explore the cultural roots of this beloved dish while learning the science behind masa and tamale-making. ✨
Perfect for participants ages 6 and up — come ready to mix, spread, and discover!
👉 Spots are limited — sign up today by visiting the link below:
https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2279
🌽 Tamale Science at IMAS! 🔬
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1:00–3:15 PM
$15 | $10 IMAS Members
Roll up your sleeves and join us for a fun, hands-on Tamale Science workshop! Families will explore the cultural roots of this beloved dish while learning the science behind masa and tamale-making. ✨
Perfect for participants ages 6 and up — come ready to mix, spread, and discover!
👉 Spots are limited — sign up today by visiting ‘IMAS Links’ in our bio!
Join us this Saturday, December 6, from 2:00–3:00 PM at the IMAS for a special wildlife conservation presentation by Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy!
🦅 Learn how this San Antonio–based nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates, and protects birds of prey—caring for up to 300 birds each year with a 65–80% release rate. You’ll meet some of their incredible avian ambassadors and discover how conservation, ecology, and our natural environment are all connected.
Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to learn how we can all help protect wildlife!
✨ Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members
Join us this Saturday, December 6, from 2:00–3:00 PM at the IMAS for a special wildlife conservation presentation by Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy!
🦅 Learn how this San Antonio–based nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates, and protects birds of prey—caring for up to 300 birds each year with a 65–80% release rate. You’ll meet some of their incredible avian ambassadors and discover how conservation, ecology, and our natural environment are all connected.
Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to learn how we can all help protect wildlife!
✨ Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members
Thank you for supporting the IMAS Museum Store this November! 🛍️
Every $25 spent earned an entry into our Museum Store Sunday Membership Raffle, and we’re thrilled to reveal the winner in today’s reel.
✨ If you didn’t win, now is the perfect time to renew your membership and stay connected with all things IMAS!
Thank you for supporting the IMAS Museum Store this November! 🛍️
Every $25 spent earned an entry into our Museum Store Sunday Membership Raffle, and we’re thrilled to reveal the winner in today’s reel.
✨ If you didn’t win, now is the perfect time to renew your membership and stay connected with all things IMAS!
🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄
Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum.
In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community.
📅 Accepting donations until December 12
Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids!
#IMASToyDrive#HolidayGiving#CommunityJoy#IMASFun
🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄
Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum.
In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community.
📅 Accepting donations until December 12
Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids!
#IMASToyDrive#HolidayGiving#CommunityJoy#IMASFun
Big things are coming in December at IMAS! 🤩
From creative arts to science adventures, our upcoming workshops are ones you don’t want to miss.
🎟️ Register by visiting our website:
https://theimasonline.org/
Big things are coming in December at IMAS! 🤩
From creative arts to science adventures, our upcoming workshops are ones you don’t want to miss.
Tap 'IMAS Links' in our bio to secure your spot! 🔗✨
✨ 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.
Advance Registration :https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2224
✨ 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 Adult Workshop -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:
https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2210
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:
https://theimasonline.org/gingerbread-challenge/
🍬🏠 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.
✨ 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.
🎉 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
🎉 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.
Register today:
https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/
⚡🌦️ 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.
🌼 Girl Scouts Workshop | Daisy - Craft and Tinker Workshop at IMAS!
📅 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:
https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2195
🌼 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: IMAS Mysterious Cosmos: 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.
✨ 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!
🌌 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:
https://theimasonline.org/membership/
We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!
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.
utrgv utrgvcofa utrgvschoolofmusic
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 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Join us forl IMAS Mysterious Cosmos: 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
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
🎵 Musical SUNDAY at the IMAS 🎵
Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief presented by the UTRGV Opera Theater
https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/
Mozart - Don Giovanni - The Magic Flute - The Marriage of Figaro - The Merry Widow - Franz Lehar
Featuring collaborative pianist, Dr. Migeun Chung
Performances by Melodee Rodriguez, Felix Lopez Caleb Franks, Gemma Moreno, Michael Banda, Adam Garcia, Caleb Franks, Marisol Mireles, Eric Robled-Pena, Yazmin Cepeda, and Gael Gonzalez
Included with General Admission ($0-9), Free for IMAS Members, Public School Educators, First Responders, Discounts Available
🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play is TONIGHT! 🍂
5:30–7:00 PM
IMAS Members, tonight is your night! Join us for an evening of hands-on activities, art, science, and cozy fall fun at the museum. 🍁✨
Here’s what to look forward to:
🔸 S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities
🔸 Touch tables in the galleries
🔸 Hot cocoa bar ☕
🔸 Bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes (drawing at 6:45 PM!)
🔸 Exclusive after-hours access to the museum
🔸 Custom member tote bags for the first 40 members (one per membership)
Plus—bring one non-member guest for free!
Thank you for being an essential part of the IMAS family. We can’t wait to see you tonight for this special evening just for our members! 💛
👉 Members: If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, there’s still time!
RSVP: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2234
FRIDAY is IMAS Member Night!
On November 14 from 5:30-7:00 PM, join us for a fun night of play at the IMAS reserved especially for our new and returning members!
🪐 SOS Presentations
🎉 Make a Mini catapult in the MPU Biozone
🖌️ Create Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Ann Moore Art Studio
🎨 Be creative in the Art Galleries
🖼️ Explore current exhibits!
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 - renew now or join at the door.
https://theimasonline.org/membership/#IMASMemberNight#FallIntoPlay#IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun#ExploreIMAS#ToteBag#RGVfamilies
👜 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 Palo Santo Prints! 🎨✨
(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.
https://theimasonline.org/membership/#IMASMemberNight#FallIntoPlay#IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun#ExploreIMAS#ToteBag#RGVfamilies
👜 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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The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff December 14, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz perform a soulful afternoon of music for violoncello and piano. From Janáček’s dreamy and imaginative “Fairy Tale” to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, this recital is sure to delight and inspire. Learn more about this concert series in partnership with the UTRGV College of Fine Arts on the IMAS Website PROGRAM Pohádka (“Fairy Tale”) by Leoš Janáček (1854-1928) Introduction – Moderato Con moto Con moto Peace by Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981) Sonata for Violoncello and Piano, op. 19 by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Lento-Allegro moderato Allegro scherzando Andante Allegro mosso
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This weekend (Fri-Sun) at the International Museum of Art & Science: Take on the Gingerbread House Challenge as you build and decorate a house and enjoy a day at the museum! https://theimasonline.org/gingerbread-challenge/ $13 ($8 for IMAS Members) General Admission included Friday at 2:00PM & 3:30PM Saturday at 10:30AM, 1:30PM, & 3:00PM Sunday at 1:30PM & 3:00PM
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This week’s Homeschool Days Workshop is all about Alternative Energy, December 11 at IMAS! https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/ Primary groups will feel the power of wind in this engineering challenge, learning about sources of alternative energy and building their own anemometer. (Ages 7-9, session time 1:30-2:45PM) Secondary groups will power up with a study of solar energy among other sources of alternative energy and experiment with circuits and solar panel design. (Ages 10-14, session time 3:15-4:30PM) $20 per participant $15 for IMAS Members
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🎨 Adult Workshop Coming Up! There’s still time to join us for Cochineal Pigment Painting on Saturday, December 13, from 2–4 PM! Discover the history of the cochineal insect and the rich carmine pigment that has colored artworks from the Renaissance to Indigenous textiles. You’ll create your own pigment using cochineal insects, explore other natural materials for additional colors, and craft an Insecta-inspired piece of art. The workshop includes a guided tour of Insecta: Small Wonders of the World. 🐞✨ Museum admission is included. Capacity is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Visit 'IMAS Links' in our bio to register today! 🎟️
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✨ Come See the Art YOU Helped Create! 🎨 The giant piñata mural designed with artist Josuè Rámirez is now on display in the Ann Moore Art Studio at IMAS! Visitors joined Josuè in crafting this vibrant, large-scale community artwork — and now you can experience the final piece up close. 🎉 And there’s more to look forward to! Josuè Rámirez’s solo exhibition Piñatabstract is coming to IMAS February 14 – July 26, 2026. This dynamic multimedia showcase celebrates and reimagines the piñata tradition through sculpture, wearable art, recycled paper, ceramics, video, and large-scale works. Stop by IMAS to check out the completed mural and get a preview of the bold creativity coming soon in Piñatabstract!
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✨ Mark your calendars for Mysterious Cosmos Family Fun Night! ✨ We’re gearing up for Luminous Stars & Galaxies on Thursday, December 18, from 6:00–8:30 PM — and admission is FREE! Bring your family for an evening of hands-on cosmic activities, presentations, and stargazing through telescopes provided by UTRGV’s Center of Excellence in STEM Education. Don’t forget to bring a foldable chair and enjoy the night sky! 🌌🔭 A fun and stellar evening awaits at IMAS!
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Insecta: Small Wonders of the World is now on view at IMAS! 📅 August 9, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Step into the extraordinary through the macrophotography of artist and citizen-scientist Gabriel Rodriguez. Discover the vibrant patterns, delicate textures, and hidden details of insects that play essential roles in our ecosystems. “The world is rich in small wonders, but so poor in eyes that see them.” — Glenn Wiggins Come see these wonders up close and experience the beauty and complexity of insects like never before. 🐞🦋 This exhibition is organized by IMAS and Gabriel Rodriguez, with support from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Visit IMAS and immerse yourself in the small wonders of our world! Learn more: https://theimasonline.org/insecta-small-wonders-of-the-world/
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🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. Advance Tickets: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Tickets.aspx?ttc=ADM&ec=ADM24&ad=12/14/2025 ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵
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🎶 Spend Your Sunday Afternoons in Art and Music! 🎶 Join us for the next UTRGV Concert Series performance: The Romantic Cello: Janáček, Jessie Montgomery, and Rachmaninoff 📅 December 14, 2025 🕑 2:00 to 3:00 PM Experience a soulful recital with UTRGV faculty pianist Dr. Brendan Kinsella and guest artist Dr. Daniel Saenz as they perform a captivating program for violoncello and piano, from Janáček’s dreamy Fairy Tale to Rachmaninoff’s thrilling Sonata. Spend your Sunday afternoons immersed in art and music at the UTRGV Concert Series at IMAS, a special series of performances by faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Music. Ranging from the romantics to the contemporary with piano, cello, jazz, voice, and percussion, these community concerts are set in the fine art galleries of the International Museum of Art and Science and are great for the whole family. ✨ Included with General Admission 💛 Free for IMAS Members and UTRGV College of Fine Arts Patrons of the Arts We will see you at IMAS for an afternoon of inspiration and creativity! 🎵
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✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The 5th Annual Members Juried Art Show is supported by Texas Commission on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations
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✨ Thank you for an unforgettable evening! ✨ We had a wonderful time at the MJAS Reception on November 22 here at IMAS. A huge thank you to all the incredible artists who participated in this year’s exhibition — your creativity and dedication continue to inspire our community. 👏 Congratulations to this year’s winners! Best in Show: “I Spy Chaos” — Johanna Villareal 2nd Place: “Mercedes Stock Show Parade” — David S. Proehl 3rd Place: “Camino no. 1” — Rocio Lopez Honorable Mention: “Turban” — Cesar Hinojosa Honorable Mention: “Arterial Harmony” — Alan Hollander Honorable Mention: “Magic Myron” — Adam Boggs The exhibition is now open, come check it out at IMAS and experience these works in person! 💛 The "5th Annual Members' Juried Art Show" is supported by txcommarts and neaarts. #IMASmuseum #MJAS #CommunityArt #McAllenEvents #ThankYou #MuseumLife #Congratulations
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We're hiring! 📢 Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator! https://theimasonline.org/employment/ Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.
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We’re hiring! 📢 Are you motivated to engage museum audiences by leading guided tours and outreaches, conducting hands-on art and science programs and workshops, and facilitating informal learning experiences? Apply now to join the IMAS team as a Part-Time Educator! https://theimasonline.org/employment/ Applications will be accepted now through January 3, 2026 for this position. Visit the IMAS website for more information.
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🌽 IMAS - Tamale Science Workshopl! 🔬 Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00–3:15 PM $15 | $10 IMAS Members Roll up your sleeves and join us for a fun, hands-on Tamale Science workshop! Families will explore the cultural roots of this beloved dish while learning the science behind masa and tamale-making. ✨ Perfect for participants ages 6 and up — come ready to mix, spread, and discover! 👉 Spots are limited — sign up today by visiting the link below: https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2279
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🌽 Tamale Science at IMAS! 🔬 Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00–3:15 PM $15 | $10 IMAS Members Roll up your sleeves and join us for a fun, hands-on Tamale Science workshop! Families will explore the cultural roots of this beloved dish while learning the science behind masa and tamale-making. ✨ Perfect for participants ages 6 and up — come ready to mix, spread, and discover! 👉 Spots are limited — sign up today by visiting ‘IMAS Links’ in our bio!
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Join us this Saturday, December 6, from 2:00–3:00 PM at the IMAS for a special wildlife conservation presentation by Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy! 🦅 Learn how this San Antonio–based nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates, and protects birds of prey—caring for up to 300 birds each year with a 65–80% release rate. You’ll meet some of their incredible avian ambassadors and discover how conservation, ecology, and our natural environment are all connected. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to learn how we can all help protect wildlife! ✨ Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members
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Join us this Saturday, December 6, from 2:00–3:00 PM at the IMAS for a special wildlife conservation presentation by Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy! 🦅 Learn how this San Antonio–based nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates, and protects birds of prey—caring for up to 300 birds each year with a 65–80% release rate. You’ll meet some of their incredible avian ambassadors and discover how conservation, ecology, and our natural environment are all connected. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to learn how we can all help protect wildlife! ✨ Included with general admission | Free for IMAS Members
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Thank you for supporting the IMAS Museum Store this November! 🛍️ Every $25 spent earned an entry into our Museum Store Sunday Membership Raffle, and we’re thrilled to reveal the winner in today’s reel. ✨ If you didn’t win, now is the perfect time to renew your membership and stay connected with all things IMAS!
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Thank you for supporting the IMAS Museum Store this November! 🛍️ Every $25 spent earned an entry into our Museum Store Sunday Membership Raffle, and we’re thrilled to reveal the winner in today’s reel. ✨ If you didn’t win, now is the perfect time to renew your membership and stay connected with all things IMAS!
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🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄 Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum. In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community. 📅 Accepting donations until December 12 Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids! #IMASToyDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunityJoy #IMASFun
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🎁 5th Annual Christmas Toy Drive at IMAS! 🎄 Give the gift of joy this holiday season! Donate a new, unwrapped toy and receive a FREE admission pass for your next visit to the museum. In partnership with Hidalgo County Precinct 3, we’re collecting toys to bring smiles to children in our community. 📅 Accepting donations until December 12 Bring your generosity and your toy to IMAS and help make the holidays brighter for kids! #IMASToyDrive #HolidayGiving #CommunityJoy #IMASFun
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Big things are coming in December at IMAS! 🤩 From creative arts to science adventures, our upcoming workshops are ones you don’t want to miss. 🎟️ Register by visiting our website: https://theimasonline.org/
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Big things are coming in December at IMAS! 🤩 From creative arts to science adventures, our upcoming workshops are ones you don’t want to miss. Tap 'IMAS Links' in our bio to secure your spot! 🔗✨
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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. Advance Registration :https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2224
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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 Adult Workshop -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: https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2210
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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: https://theimasonline.org/gingerbread-challenge/
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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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✨ 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 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 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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🎉 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. Register today: https://theimasonline.org/homeschool-days/
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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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🌼 Girl Scouts Workshop | Daisy - Craft and Tinker Workshop at IMAS! 📅 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: https://sales.theimasonline.org/PatronEducation.aspx?pid=2195
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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: IMAS Mysterious Cosmos: 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. ✨ 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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🌌 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: https://theimasonline.org/membership/ We can’t wait to see you at the next member event!
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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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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 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Join us forl IMAS Mysterious Cosmos: 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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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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🎵 Musical SUNDAY at the IMAS 🎵 Masquerades, Marriage, and Mischief presented by the UTRGV Opera Theater https://theimasonline.org/utrgv-concert-series/ Mozart - Don Giovanni - The Magic Flute - The Marriage of Figaro - The Merry Widow - Franz Lehar Featuring collaborative pianist, Dr. Migeun Chung Performances by Melodee Rodriguez, Felix Lopez Caleb Franks, Gemma Moreno, Michael Banda, Adam Garcia, Caleb Franks, Marisol Mireles, Eric Robled-Pena, Yazmin Cepeda, and Gael Gonzalez Included with General Admission ($0-9), Free for IMAS Members, Public School Educators, First Responders, Discounts Available
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🍂 IMAS Member Night: Fall Into Play is TONIGHT! 🍂 5:30–7:00 PM IMAS Members, tonight is your night! Join us for an evening of hands-on activities, art, science, and cozy fall fun at the museum. 🍁✨ Here’s what to look forward to: 🔸 S.T.E.A.M. and sensory-friendly activities 🔸 Touch tables in the galleries 🔸 Hot cocoa bar ☕ 🔸 Bucket raffle with exciting family-friendly prizes (drawing at 6:45 PM!) 🔸 Exclusive after-hours access to the museum 🔸 Custom member tote bags for the first 40 members (one per membership) Plus—bring one non-member guest for free! Thank you for being an essential part of the IMAS family. We can’t wait to see you tonight for this special evening just for our members! 💛 👉 Members: If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, there’s still time! RSVP: https://sales.theimasonline.org/Performance.aspx?pid=2234
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FRIDAY is IMAS Member Night! On November 14 from 5:30-7:00 PM, join us for a fun night of play at the IMAS reserved especially for our new and returning members! 🪐 SOS Presentations 🎉 Make a Mini catapult in the MPU Biozone 🖌️ Create Snap Circuit Spin Art in the Ann Moore Art Studio 🎨 Be creative in the Art Galleries 🖼️ Explore current exhibits! 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 - renew now or join at the door. https://theimasonline.org/membership/ #IMASMemberNight #FallIntoPlay #IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun #ExploreIMAS #ToteBag #RGVfamilies
International Museum of Art & Science
👜 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 Palo Santo Prints! 🎨✨ (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. https://theimasonline.org/membership/ #IMASMemberNight #FallIntoPlay #IMASMcAllen #IMASMembers #FamilyFun #ExploreIMAS #ToteBag #RGVfamilies
International Museum of Art & Science
👜 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