International Museum of Art & Science

Review №1

Rating: 5

Very knowledgeable friendly staff

Date: a week ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

If they got the right exhibit brought down it s def worth the price of admission

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Great place for the kiddos, very clean and educated

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

We had an exhibition of spectacular Quilts, as well as a spectacular bronze figure

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Highly recommend for children of all ages from toddler to teenagers and adults we all enjoyed our weekend outing to IMAS. From art class,bugs under magnifying glasses,to rock wall climbing ,the play kitchen teaching from farm to market and even a puppet show! it was entertaining from beginning to end. Below I posted admission in case you arent able to call but even over phone ,the staff is very informative, patient,and kind. IMAS Members MEMBERSHIPS STARTING AT $25+ $5 General (19+) $3 Seniors (65+) Students (13+) $3 WITH VALID SCHOOL ID Children (4-12) $3 Children (0-3) FREE Educators FREE PreK-12 PUBLIC: SCHOOL TEACHERS OWITH ID) Museums for All MUST PRESENT EBT CARD AND/C OR WIC. $1 UP- TO FOUR PEOPLE PER CARD .

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

It was an engaging experience with my kids, they enjoyed their time here, would definitely come again.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Coexistence between children

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

I would recommend visiting the museum. It is very affordable and has nice exhibits. I visited during the Ella exhibition by Nour Kuri and Microscape tapestry exhibits and found so wonderful. I also really enjoyed looking at the animals in the Biolife room. It seemed like a great place for kids but a little less so for adults. Still very enjoyable. I loved the music tile wall they had and had a blast playing and figuring out all the sounds. I will say, however, that it felt very cavernous and empty in some spaces and feel like there could be a better use of space , dividers, and interactive experiences to give it a different feel. Regardless, I was very entertained and left feeling happy and satisfied. I look forward to future exhibitions.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

the music tiles were a lot of fun! children are sure to have a great time tapping on each tile and listening to the different sounds. the room with the animals like lizards, fish, and frogs was a challenge for me but interesting nonetheless. this room is sure to spark curiosity! on this day there was an exhibit called Ella that was so beautiful. i loved looking at all the art pieces. i would definitely recommend this museum to parents because it s interactive.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

This was a fun and interactive place! Unique and inspiring exhibits. Super kind people and a good experience overall!

Date: a month ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №16

Rating: 1

Date: a month ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №18

Rating: 3

Date: a month ago

Review №19

Rating: 1

Its a shame that the city of McAllen has big funds and cant even invest in some kind of upgrade for this museum. Its boring with the same displays for the past 10 years or More and still has the audacity to charge?? Literally in 10 minutes your done watching the whole building unless you got children then you spend more time.

Date: a month ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This was so cool Im definitely going back they got a play area for kids. Beautiful stones. And little habitat for bugs & lizards. <3

Date: a month ago

Review №21

Rating: 2

I am giving this place 2 star because of the price. The price is great. But for there to be no children s museum in this area, this place could be great, it s just not. There is a big open space with a water cycle with plastic balls that kids can play with, but thats it. The planet room display is just that. A big screen talking about planets. Nothing interactive. There is so much opportunity for this to be a place where kids can come play and learn while having fun.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Great museum for McAllen. I recommend buying the family membership, which will get you into the museum for free for the duration of your membership (its an annual membership), discounts at the gift shop, for certain events that the museum hosts, and for summer classes for your kids (and maybe for adults too since they have adult classes). I wish they had a bit more funding as they used to have an outdoor playground for kids that was removed. Other than that, great place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Staff is rude.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Summer camp programs are fantastic!!!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

It was my first time coming here. I really enjoyed the displays and also the gift shop. It was very interesting

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 3

Has activities for toddlers n parents. My pre-teens thought was boring. Was pretty bare.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Their summer programs are pricey, but worth it.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

I was very surprised saying how accurate people are in this world. I think that was the most beautiful place according to my experience.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Excellent place to take the kids

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

It is expensive for what was shared. There is not enough parking. They should build a multi-floor parking facility. We were forced to park in an open field while others parked on the street.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 2

its a fun place for the kids just dont like that they removed the playground and the other big room for the kids, I remember being a kid and never wanting to leave but now its just so plain and no physical fun for kids. so sad they removed so much

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Always something to see here that is ever changing to make a different experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Very enjoyable experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Excellent place!!!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

As someone who likes both art and science I would recommend it and really enjoyed my time there but some of the paintings are kind of disturbing.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Great place! Worth going, but wish there was more to see.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 2

This place used to be a GREAT place to spend quality time with your kiddos. It sucks how all the physical fun has been replaced. I get it this is a museum and not a playground, but watching the changes over the years is depressing. From being here 4 hours having fun to it being cut to less than two hours cause there isn t much to do.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

For been a museum in the RGV is pretty interesting. I took my 2 teen boys and we loved it. Theres a lot to see.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Very interesting and everything is bilingual

Date: 8 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Kids always have fun.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 4

I love bringing my kids to this museum is super fun; but every time i come i see less stuff to play with . It needs constant changes and new added stuff for kids and family. Still a great place to bring kids all ages to learn, play, draw, and have some fun; also is very affordable

Date: 8 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 2

I see how this museum is more geared for kids, not adults. Its cheap. Could be a good cheap stop to escape the heat. I heard about this place when it was mentioned about in a YouTube. With a title like that I was very excited to go. There was a neat display of artists (wasnt clear if it was a particular exhibit), but it was there. Then we rounded the corner into the science portion. It was a huge, empty room. no explanations with any of the interactive displays. It was primarily set up for a kids play place.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Fun place to go. We enjoyed it.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Frankly they should drop any mention of science from the name of this museum. Thescience half of the museum is mostly empty. A few mineral rocks is all I saw and that wasnt even to teach about evolution as they were fossil free. This is a pointless place to bring children for education.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

This is a great little regional Art Museum. The Stem aspect is quaint. We enjoyed the Patron Adjudicated Art Show. Great Air Conditioned venue on a hot afternoon.

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Good stuff

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

My son didnt want to leave, there is a hands-on experience with a kitchen/ grocery store on one side. There is also an area where kids can work together in another section. I cant speak to the actual museum... its not my thing.

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Great service

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Great place to take kids and wear them out. My kids absolutely love going. The exhibits are very interesting as well aside from the games. My daughter loved seeing the cute little animals and we try to say hello before we go play.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

A nice museum to visit at least once if youre here in valley.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

My kids had fun, wish they had some more options for the kids but the art was amazing

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 2

Its honestly really empty. Definitely looks like it could be a good experience with kids but its not adult centered at all.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

IMAS has continued to be such a wonderful respite from the heat for our family. The museum offers collections of art to appreciate with the whole family as well as interactive play areas for the kids. My children love creating art in their arts and crafts corner. The mini market store play area is popular as well. One of the littles can t get enough of the children s wall climbing feature. I appreciate all of the little features IMAS has to offer for our entire local community. We will continue to visit and explore this little gem.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

This is my favorite hidden gem in McAllen. The museum has intriguing and every-changing art exhibits. The employees are friendly and welcoming. The cost for a year subscription is minimal ($35) which encourages to come & bring a friend for free. Highly recommend a visit. The gift shop is also a great place to find innovative and unique gifts.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

A good place to visit with your family

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Price for entry: $10 Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Summer camp for children is awesome.

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great for kids for these summer days . Tickets are very affordable and kids enjoy it they have so much fun .

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

Fund raiser luncheon.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

All the areas were amazing but the kid areas were so fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

Took my students. Another patron came out of the restroom wreaking of marijuana. Staff immediately blamed my students. They proceeded to follow them the entire time we were there.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Very interesting museum where arts and science is mixed. The have some rooms where its not allowed to take pictures. On the other hand, they have a couple of areas where kiddos can explore science and/or arts, it was a nice experience. The entrance is around $5-10

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Great place to visit

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Great place yet there was a bit of a trip hazard around one of their exterior sculptures.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Very small museum but at least theres one in town, right? I like the affordable price, and that theres always something happening for the adults, and children alike. I recommend this place for a short casual visit. The shop is nice too, offers a little bit for different ages.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

I loved everything, the girl who served us was very attentive and respectful, excellent service

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

My grandson perform Taekwondo And after performance we walk around inside the museum hadnt been there for a long while I really enjoy it!!! Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Awesome. Nice

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 3

Its fun for the little ones

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 2

A very small museum with very little exhibits.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great experience, loved the event and all that was offered.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

We attended and volunteer for the lunar new years festival every year with our church and always have fun.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Great place to take kids for fun and educational learning.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Fun place for kids... friendly staff

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

My Toddler had so much fun here. Friendly environment too!

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

This was the first place we stopped in McAllen after lunch. It was honestly a lot smaller than we had anticipated, but packed with a lot of beautiful art and some geology. The science section is definitely geared toward children, which is very educational.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

One of the best places I have ever known, my daughters have fun every time we come, excellent exhibitions, I recommend you attend

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

My grand kids love the Discovery section and the HEB grocery section is awesome!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 3

They have a space room but it is very small, the same as the art room, it has few activities. The minisuper is the only thing worth it. They close at 5 and take you out at 4:30. The people who serve are not friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

I loved. Im always looking for options to take my daughters to have fun for a while. It doesnt have a lot of things but enough to spend a different day with them. It has a painting area, a Lego area, a super well-made mini supermarket area, they can even scan each product and they love it. I highly recommend it if you are looking for something to get out of the routine and distract the children in an educational way.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Very relaxing place, worth a visit

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Awesome place to visit. Had a blast with different things to see and do. Will come back often.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

If you are in McAllen, be sure to visit. It is a smaller place, but the exhibits change and its all good. Its a great building architecturally, and has great courtyards. One courtyard is bursting with palm trees. See some fabulous artwork too. Not an all day type of place though.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

A small, simple, yet great museum. Definitely will return.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Had a great time enjoying the art. It was so peaceful. The science part didnt have much going on unless your a child but thats ok. I grabbed a great book about art in the gift shop.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Its a cute place....not a lot for kids to do for hands on stuff, but still enjoyable. They have a little art area and a little HEB store for the smaller kids. My sons favorite was the animal area...he got to build a little paper boat.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Phenomenal, really good experience. Surprised I hadnt come earlier. The girl who takes care of the animals was really kind!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Great little museum and the price is just right. It is a bit small, but very cute and interesting. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Theres a few hand on activities for the kids.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

I really liked this museum. It is small but the art is high quality and diverse. Free parking, total admission for my family of five was $13. They were having a painting class we could have joined for free but we were hungry. It was nice to spend an hour here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Its a fun activity to do with the family. Eat before you go, so you can take time to enjoy each exhibit and find the beauty on every wall. The staff is very kind and has always made our trip enjoyable.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 3

This place needs a renovation or more funding. Its clean and the staff is nice and friendly but its just so dull.. they need more stuff..

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 1

Today was my first visit to the museum. I accompanied a group on a field trip. The museum staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the experience so much that I returned later in the day to see areas we had not had time to see that morning. The displays in the Open Space area were exquisite. I am looking forward to another visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 1

I understand this is an art exhibit and not a kids museum but the fact that they choose to have gender fluidity in the bathroom that s two feet away from the kids section is beyond wrong. They did give me a heads up, but again just wrong.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Great museum representing the local art of McAllen. I really encourage people to visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Worth the trip. Friendly staff. Quiet clean. Beautiful art and atmosphere. Interactive projects for the kids.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Loved the different style of art

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 1

doesnt seem like this place is even operable. not even about the price since its very affordable, but it is just a waste of time. I was truly shocked to see almost nothing there when I remeber it being such a nice museum with lots to do. the art area was about the 1 place I could entertain my child. however, their project of the month was not age appropriate so I asked if he could paint considering the loads of paintbrushes, paint and paper available. the employee said no because it wasnt the project of the month. a recycled windchime or a cd with string and beads taped to it. seems like a project that doesnt produce a lot of time or effort for the employees. considering we were the only ones in the whole museum on a weekday afternoon I dont see why we couldnt paint. Im sure the employees love being able to sit all day with barely anything to do tho. she stayed at her desk working on the wind chime on her own. is she a glorified babysitter because I dont understand the point. the grocery section was sticky all over and needs a good scrubbing with a magic eraser. the big room where there was a lot of activities had nothing and they put away the tables and toys they had out when the other kids left leaving nothing for my son. this place should not be opened in the state its in. I asked if there was going to be anything added in the future and the employee told me they were going to renovate the room. so you really cant have anything out in the meantime? and the minute a child leaves you put away the tables (plastic tables) mind you, and the plastic tins of magnets and blocks? I know my son is young but he could have had fun playing with that. not at all engaging, I should have took him somewhere else. its such a shame because we severely lack educational spaces for children in the valley and this one has gone down hill. I really hope the employees and whoever is running the place now gets a spark of interest soon because the kids of the RGV deserve it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago