Mom and dad are used to telling their kids to not touch anything. But when the whole family visits the i.d.e.a. Museum, the kids are actually encouraged to reach out and touch as much as possible. This child-oriented arts center features a program of exhibits and attractions that are changed quite frequently, so you can visit often and not encounter the same surroundings. This is only one of two facilities of its kind in the country, and that uniqueness is the perfect setting in which to foster your kids' creativity.
With so much natural beauty surrounding it, a visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History is a sure bet for a highly educational and entertaining time. Considered one of the best museums in the state, this facility offers lots of dramatically designed and well-presented exhibits. Perhaps the most famous of these is “Dinosaur Mountain” which features several attention-getting devices to tell its prehistoric story. A constantly flowing 50-foot-high indoor waterfall is just another of this museum's many highlights.
Every spring, the people of Mesa not only welcome the new beginnings that spring brings, but they also celebrate the new ideas that come to light that are celebrated at the Mesa Festival of Creativity. The event is an invitation to immerse yourself in a highly engaging environment designed to spur your creative thinking with various fun activities. There are incredible exhibits, various workshops and plenty of things to learn at this festival that offers something to creative types of all ages.