SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity

"Curiosity belongs to everyone." MOSAC was honored to host the Rainbow Chambers pride event last night! It was a memorable evening of laughter, good food, and Lady Gaga. We wanted to give a special thank you to SMUD, Steve Hansen, our Board President, and Julia and Elizabeth Friedman for sponsoring the Lady Gaga Laser Show. "At MOSAC, we want every child who walks through our doors to see a future that includes them. The future scientist. The future engineer. The future artist. The future entrepreneur. The future public servant. The kid who thinks differently, asks too many questions, colors outside the lines, and may one day change the world because of it.
That is why diversity is not separate from science and innovation — it is essential to them. The best ideas come from different lived experiences, different perspectives, and communities that are willing to make room for each other.
Tonight is also a celebration of Sacramento itself. This room is full of business leaders, community leaders, advocates, builders, creatives, and friends who help make this region stronger, more inclusive, and frankly, a lot more fun." - Steve Hansen

Camp Curiosity is here, and we can’t contain our excitement! If you have a camper in your family, we apologize in advance for the following: repeated exclamations about how fun camp is, catchy camp songs getting stuck in your head, random requests for water balloons at home, and relentless begging for playdates with new friends.

5 LGBT+ Scientist we are celebrating this pride!

Alan L. Hart (1890-1962) - A pioneering doctor and novelist who helped revolutionize the use of X-rays to diagnose tuberculosis. He was also the first documented transgender man to undergo gender-affirming surgery.

Ben Barres (1954-2017) – A neurobiologist, and the first openly transgender scientist in the National Academy of Science, chair of the Neurobiology Department at Stanford University. Pioneer in the field of neuron and glial cell interactions and active advocate for gender and s*xuality minorities in academic spaces.

Daniel Pfau - A q***r, inters*x, and non-binary neuroscientist specializing in s*x differences and endocrinology. Pfau champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM and academia.

Nergis Mavalvala (1968-) – An astrophysicist who helped detect gravitational waves from colliding black holes. Mavalvala proudly describes herself as “an out, q***r person of color”, is a role model for many in STEM and two-time MacArthur award winner.

Sally Ride (1951–2012) – A physicist and the first American woman in space. Ride inspired a generation of children and young girls to get involved with STEM, through her educational children’s books and wider work.


Source: wethecurious.org

MOSAC is stomping into summer on June 15th, T.REX is coming to MOSAC for an exciting all-ages planetarium show!

Among the dinosaurs towers a king: T. rex, the tyrant lizard king. In this giant screen film, T. rex comes back to life, complete with rex-on-rex fights, pack hunts, baby rexlings, and a climactic face-off with rex’s most famous three-horned nemesis, Triceratops. Centered around the true story of three kids who discovered T. rex fossils in North Dakota’s Hell Creek Formation, this show combines real science with a spectacular re-creation of the life and death of the lizard king.

Plan your visit now!

Get ready to blast off to summer with MOSAC's new all-ages planetarium show, premiering on June 15th at 11 am!

Take a journey through space designed especially for our youngest explorers at KidSpace, presented in the MOSAC UC Davis Multiverse Theater. This kid‑friendly solar system experience uses engaging visuals and gentle guidance to introduce early learning concepts while welcoming visitors of all ages to explore together.

Plan your visit today!

Summer just got way cooler at MOSAC!
Starting June 15, we’re turning up the fun with daily hours from 10 AM–5 PM. PLUS, not one, but TWO brand-new all-ages planetarium shows! 🚀🦖
KidSpace
T.REX
Let curiosity run wild, spark BIG imaginations, and make this your most cosmic summer yet!