Exploring the Olmecs at IMAS

Head into IMAS with family and friends and learn about the Olmecs and the other Mesoamerican civilizations. Drop into an Olmec presentation, contribute to the Olmec Colossal Head Community Piñata Build, decorate a jaguar mask, weave Ojo de Dios and more!

Visitors are invited to participate in a colorful community art project at this years Exploring the Olmecs at IMAS alongside artist Josuè Rawmirez, who will be exhibiting Piñatabstract at IMAS this February 2026. Together, visitors will apply colorful stips of tissure paper and create a vibrant colossal head.

Learn more about the Olmecs with special talks by IMAS Curator, Marcelo Ramirez,, and Dr. Servando Hinojosa, Department of Anthropology at UTRGV.

Included with general admission
Free for IMAS Members

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• This Thursday, 8th January, 01:30 pm, Homeschool Days - Water Engineering (Ages 7-9) in Mcallen
• This Saturday, 10th January, 02:00 pm, Catapults and Paint - Youth Workshop in Mcallen
• Next Sunday, 18th January, 02:00 pm, The Stars Resonate - A Multi Sensory Concert of Music and Visuals in Mcallen

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