UC Davis OKs $5.5M, 15-year deals to name exhibits, partner with Sacramento science museum
The University of California, Davis, will work closely on exhibits and educational courses with the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity in Sacramento as part of two naming rights deals worth $5.5 million over 15 years.
“This partnership with MOSAC is a natural extension of the work our faculty do every day in research, education and outreach,” said Gary S. May, chancellor of UC Davis. “We look forward to working with the museum to bring the sciences and arts to life for children and adults alike.”
In addition to assisting with development of content, UC Davis will name the museum’s Digital Dome Theater where families and teachers will be treated to shows on topics such as astronomy, chemistry, physics as well as feature films from such organizations as the National Geographic Society and the BBC. The university will pay $2.5 million over 15 years as part of its affiliation with the museum.
“Since the early days of this project, the faculty and graduate students at UCD and UCD Health have worked with us to provide exhibit and program content, expertise, and guidance,” said Michele Wong, MOSAC’s executive director. “The excellent resources they bring are invaluable in making MOSAC a world-class hub for science education and innovation.”
UC Davis Health will name the health headlines display at the museum and a planned health gallery that will spotlight technology used in medicine, breakthrough scientific research and educational exhibits on public health programs and the health care system. UCD Health will pay $3 million over 15 years as part of its deal.
“Innovation and groundbreaking research are fundamental to our organization’s mission and we are proud to showcase advancements in tools, treatments, and therapies that will improve treatment and enhance patient care in our community,” said Brad Simmons, the chief administrator of UC Davis Medical Center and chief operating officer of the UC Davis Health Hospital Division.
The museum, located at 400 Jibboom St., will open to the public in mid-November.
This story was originally published October 29, 2021 at 5:00 AM.
