SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) (Sacramento)

SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) in Sacramento: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Adults $19.95; Youth (2–17) $16.95; Educators/Veterans $17.95; Under 2 free; Members free; planetarium show add-on $7.

Address400 Jibboom Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

HoursMon, Wed–Fri 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; closed Tue

PricesAdults $19.95; Youth (2–17) $16.95; Educators/Veterans $17.95; Under 2 free; Members free; planetarium show add-on $7

Price notesPrices from the museum's official tickets page (page updated 2026-11-03), verified 2026-11-05. Planetarium admission requires general admission.

Age notesAge bands derived from official admission tiers only: youth ages 2–17, under 2 free. No official age-suitability guidance published.

BookingNo reservation requirement stated on the official tickets page reviewed 2026-11-05.

Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours

AccessibilityNot confirmed — no accessibility or sensory features were verified on the official pages reviewed on 2026-11-05; no access tags applied.

ParkingNot confirmed on official pages reviewed.

Hours in detailMonday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; CLOSED Tuesdays; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (open six days a week).

Tickets & bookingPlanetarium tickets can be reserved in advance when buying general admission online (GA is required to reserve); members reserve their first planetarium show free online and buy additional shows ($5) in person - the ticket list prices general planetarium admission at $7. Admission tickets can be refunded or rescheduled with 24 hours’ advance notice; illness changes are same-day reschedules only (916-674-5000).

Family facilitiesFamilies who prefer not to be photographed can request a photo opt-out wristband at the Front Desk on arrival.

Verified perk: Museums for All (SNAP EBT)Visitors presenting a SNAP EBT card with matching photo ID receive FREE general admission for up to four people, per the museum's official tickets page. Does not extend to special events.

Verified perk: ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocityMembers of participating ASTC science centers receive free general admission when the visiting center is outside a 90-mile radius and the member's home residence is also outside that radius, per the museum's official tickets page.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.

SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity (MOSAC) — Sacramento, California

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