The City of Mesa and Downtown Mesa Association are partnering in I Love Mesa Day to support City businesses as they navigate the challenges of COVID-19. The daylong celebration will feature a variety of free, family-friendly and primarily outdoor events throughout Downtown Mesa from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Online ticket reservations are strongly encouraged on September 25th, for the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the i.d.e.a. Museum, which will offer timed entries to manage customer experience. Walk-ins during I Love Mesa Day will be admitted based on ticket availability.
New exhibits at AzMNH include 75,000,000 BC, which walks visitors through the Southwest 75 million years ago. Learn about the giant volcanoes that shaped the economy of our state and the dinosaurs that lived in their shadow. Additionally, Ologies!: The Science of Anthropology and Paleontology introduces visitors to the museum’s anthropology and paleontology research departments. Discover the kinds of objects in each collection, how objects become part of the collection, and how objects help scientists study the past.
Reserve tickets here for the Arizona Museum of Natural History
Also check out our sister museum on 150 W Pepper Place. The i.d.e.a. Museum, features the exhibition Robo Art – Visitors experience hands-on activities that explore the relationship of art and science and engage your child’s brain Plus, enjoy creative experiences that support early learning, nurture creative thinking, and engage families in quality time together throughout the museum. For young families, check out ArtVille – a colorful town featuring imaginative play activities aimed at children 4 and younger (socks required).
Reserve tickets here for the i.d.e.a. Museum
While visiting Downtown Mesa, families also are encouraged to visit a third Mesa gem: Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, located at 1 E. Main St. The fall exhibitions center on the contemporary visionary art movement and feature the vibrant, transcending work of international artists Alex Grey & Allyson Grey. This museum is free and does not require timed ticketing.
Although masks are optional at City facilities, Mesa encourages visitors to continue to exercise precautions, including getting vaccinated, wearing masks if unvaccinated and staying at home when not feeling well. The date of the event is subject to change. For updates, visit www.downtownmesa.com, www.mesaamp.com and www.mesaaz.gov.
