SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

A nonprofit organization

$1,981 raised by 17 donors

7% complete

$30,000 Goal

At the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC), we don’t just like questions—we thrive on them! For over 70 years, MOSAC has sparked curiosity through hands-on exhibits, live demos, and immersive programs exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

Since opening our new state-of-the-art facility in 2021, we’ve welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests to explore global and local issues like energy, health, water, space, and more. Through school partnerships, outreach, and innovative programs—including Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives—we’re expanding access to STEAM education for all.

This Big Day of Giving, help us grow our Scholarship Fund to provide field trips, summer camps, and life-changing experiences to students from underserved communities. Your support today helps inspire tomorrow’s scientists, engineers, and changemakers.

Donate now and spark curiosity for a brighter future!

Mission

The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity's mission is to serve as a dynamic regional hub that engages and inspires people of all ages to explore the wonders, possibilities, and responsibilities of science.

Needs

Museums for All

MOSAC proudly participates in the Museums for All program, offering free admission to visitors with EBT/SNAP cards. Over 1,200 guests have already explored the wonders of science through this program. Your donation helps open our doors even wider, giving more families the opportunity to experience hands-on learning and discovery.

Give today and help make science accessible to everyone.

Support of Public Programs

Your support keeps MOSAC’s vibrant public programming going strong—363 days a year. From interactive exhibits and live science demos to engineering challenges, planetarium shows, and immersive films, we offer countless ways to explore the world through science.

Your gift brings wonder to life, every day.

Generosity for Generations

When you give to MOSAC, you invest in the next generation of changemakers. Your support helps us inspire future doctors, engineers, scientists, and innovators who will tackle today’s toughest challenges—like healthcare access, food security, and clean energy.

Support MOSAC and shape a brighter, more curious tomorrow.

Equity Statement

The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity affirms its goal to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. Our STEAM-related educational experiences benefit diverse groups of individuals with unique and varied backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences. We recognize that our organization cannot create impacting life experiences at the Museum unless we are representative of, inclusive of, and equitable toward all.

To ensure we are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, the following commitments have been adopted as core values of the organization and progress toward these goals shall be evaluated by Museum staff leadership and the board of directors annually.

1: The Board of Directors asserts the necessity of the board to become advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusivity within our organization and in the actions the organization takes.

2: The Board of Directors asserts the necessity of the leadership team to become advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusivity within our organization and in the actions the organization takes.

3: The Board of Directors asserts the necessity of reflecting the diversity of the populations we serve on our board.

4: The Museum asserts the necessity that our staff should reflect the diversity of the population we serve.

5: The Museum acknowledges that this is a work in progress and as the Museum moves through the phases of learning and growth, new commitments may be added, and existing commitments may be modified to help steer the Museum toward its goal of being a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

other names

MOSAC

Year Established

2021

Tax id (EIN)

68-0321106

Mission Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Operating Budget

$1,000,001-$5 million

Organization Need

Funding: Unrestricted

Demographics Served

Youth & Children, General population

Local Counties Served

El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Yolo

Equity Statement

Equity Statement

Address

400 Jibboom Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

Service areas

Sacramento County, CA, US

Yolo County, CA, US

Placer County, CA, US

El Dorado County, CA, US

Yuba County, CA, US

Phone

916-674-5000

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