The new SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity (MOSAC) opened its doors to the public on Nov. 14.
MOSAC incorporates the structure of a former power plant built in 1912 and offers more than 100 exhibits on topics ranging from space exploration to healthcare innovations. The museum expects to host more than 250,000 visitors annually, including students on field trips from area schools and tourists adding the new destination to their itinerary.
“Kids’ dreams do come true, but only if we provide our kids every chance to explore, to study, to work, and to dream, and that is why we are here today,” said Mayor Steinberg. “The SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity will turn dreams into possibilities, possibilities into real change, saving and helping lives.”
The museum almost didn’t happen. In 2017, Mayor Steinberg, then-District 4 Councilmember Steve Hansen, and the City of Sacramento were faced with an extremely tight deadline to fund the project.
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