SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

A nonprofit organization

$7,190 raised by 61 donors

24% 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

Support the Toddler Zone at MOSAC!

Join the Curious

Help Us Create a World of Wonder for Our Youngest Explorers

At MOSAC, we believe every child deserves a space to learn, play, and discover in a safe, stimulating environment. The Toddler Zone—a special place designed just for curious little ones ages 1–4. With your generous support, we can add more engaging hands-on exhibits, interactive play equipment, and sensory-friendly features that nurture creativity and early learning.

Your donation will directly impact the lives of families in our community by making the Toddler Zone even more inviting and educational. Every contribution, big or small, helps us inspire a lifelong love of science and exploration in our youngest visitors. Join us in building a brighter future—donate today and be a part of something truly special at MOSAC!

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

Guidestar

Mission Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Operating Budget

$5,000,001-$10 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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