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The IMAG offers interactive, hands-on experiences in a large, open, and informal learning environment with special IMAG educators and presenters to ignite your curiosity and exploration so that you can discover your fun.
With more than 60 interactive attractions and exhibits:
- LIVING LAB featuring native and exotic species and a 3200-gallon aquarium (built by Animal Planet’s Tanked) with tropical fish and a replica of the USS Mohawk
- IMAG LIVE! exciting shows performed twice daily that uncover the mysteries of science plus live demonstrations and presentations of local and exotic wildlife
- SEA-TO-SEE Touch Tank with hourly demonstrations and twice-daily feedings featuring a variety of aquatic life including sea urchins, shrimp, sea stars, sea snails, hermit crabs, horseshoe crabs, and stingrays
- FISH-EYE LAGOON with home to migrating birds, geese, and ducks as well as many aquatic residents where you can feed Japanese koi, carp, bluegill, catfish, and a variety of turtles
- WALKTHROUGH HISTORY of Southwest Florida from the beginnings of the Ice Age to the early 1900s
- 3D THEATER with a variety of movie showings and times daily
- TV STUDIO simulation with a green screen so you can star in your own weather forecast
- SHAPING SWFL WATERSHEDS Integrated Augmented Reality Sandbox exhibit
- And more…
IMAG Hours
Sunday
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Monday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday – Saturday
10:00am – 5:00pm
Check the calendar to see our upcoming events.
Admission
General Admission
Admission tickets include access to our Exhibit Hall, Touch Tank, 3D Movies, and endless opportunities for inspiration.
Members – Free
General Admission – $19.5
Children Admission (Ages 3-18) – $15
Student Admission (With ID) – $15
Not a Member Yet?
Click here to learn more or purchase an annual membership below.
Family Membership – $125
Family Plus Membership – $175
Tower Club – $250
DAILY SCHEDULE & MAP
*Daily Schedule is subject to change depending on weather and special events.
Plan Ahead
Please check our daily schedule for any changes to the day, or call us at 239.243.0043!
Parking
Parking is free at the IMAG.
Snack House Cafe
The Snack House is open Monday through Sunday (closed Tuesdays) from 12 PM – 3 PM. IMAG Admission must be purchased in order to eat at the Snack House.
Menu subject to change and availability.
Menu

FAQs
Q What can my young child do here?
We have a range of family-friendly activities suited for all ages: the interactive Weather Hall and 3D movies as well as the aquariums and reptiles in the Living Lab are all especially suitable for younger children.
Older children who like to build will have endless fun in the creative expanse of the Hands-On Hall, while animal lovers will be amazed at the chance to touch and feed stingrays in the SEA-to-SEE Touch Tank. There’s something for everyone at the IMAG.
Q Do I need reservations?
No reservations needed! You can purchase tickets online or at the door.
Q What does membership get me?
Not only does your IMAG Membership cover your family admission for the whole year on a rolling basis (if you join on October 4th, 2022, you’ll be set through October 4th, 2023), it also gets you reciprocal admission at 300 other locations around the country as part of the ASTC Passport program. You can find the whole list here.
As a bonus, you get 10% off in our gift store, as well as discounts on IMAG camps, classes, workshops, and group events you choose to attend.
And, of course, you get the joy of knowing you’re supporting IMAG’s efforts to foster the love of science and history in our local community.
Q Do I have to pay for both admission and membership?
If you’re excited about the IMAG community and decide to purchase membership before the end of your visit, we will refund your admission for the day. We’re thrilled to have you!
Q Can I donate an animal?
Please email our Director of Awesome at sara@theimag.org or Assistant Director of Education at christian@theimag.org to discuss animal donation.
Q How do I volunteer?
Simply fill out the volunteer form on this website and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you!
Q Do you have discounted admission for SNAP beneficiaries?
Yes! As members of Museums for All, we offer discounted admission for SNAP beneficiaries. Simply present your EBT card while purchasing tickets.
Q Can I smoke on the campus?
The IMAG History and Science Center is a fully tobacco-free campus. This includes vaping. We appreciate your cooperation!
Q What can I feed?
You can feed the koi and turtles in the Fisheye Lagoon anytime by purchasing fish food from the front desk for $1.
Stingray feedings occur at 11:45 AM and 2:45 PM, and limited tickets for these feedings can also be purchased at the front desk. These are first-come, first-serve.
ASK THE FRONT DESK HOW YOU CAN CONVERT YOUR ADMISSION FEE TODAY INTO A YEARLY MEMBERSHIP.
PLEASE ASK THE FRONT DESK HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DONATION TODAY TO SUPPORT THE IMAG.
*Stingray Feeding
**Movie: 23 Minutes
TIME | PROGRAMS | LOCATION |
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10:45 AM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
11:00 AM | IMAG LIVE! Animal Show | Theater-in-the Tank |
11:45 AM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
12:15 PM | Science on a Sphere | Second Floor |
12:15 PM | Dinosaurs of Antarctica** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
12:45 PM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
12:45 PM | Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
1:15 PM | Tornado Alley** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
1:45 PM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
2:00 PM | IMAG Live! Science Show | Theater-in-the-Tank |
2:30 PM | Science on a Sphere | Second Floor |
2:45 PM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
3:00 PM | Dinosaurs of Antarctica** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
3:30 PM | Meet-the-Keeper | Featured Habitat |
3:30 PM | Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
3:45 PM | SEA-to-SEE Encounters | Touch Tank |
4:00 PM | Tornado Alley** | Theater-in-the-Tank |
Group Rate
Group Rates are now available. Must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Click below for more information!