MOD at-a-Glance
Who we are and what we do here at the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery (MOD):
Over 7,000 square feet of exhibit and program space
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Has welcomed over 230,000 visitors since opening in November 2014
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Offered at least 2,700 daily, educational arts and science programs free to our visitors
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Provided over 750 funded memberships to families in need
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Reached over 3,000 elementary students through individual STEM classroom presentations
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Received 4.7 out of 5 stars based on reviews from Facebook, and 4 out of 5 stars based on reviews from Yelp
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Reaches over 3,400 guests and members with its digital newsletter
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Has collaborated with dozens of community agencies and organizations
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Has formed partnerships with like-minded organizations such as the Puppetry Institute and the Santa Cruz Public Library to bring additional cultural opportunities to children
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Provides a monthly free lecture on Citizen Science topics to the community at-large
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Participates at many community events annually with its Mobile MOD
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Offers sponsorship and donor opportunities at various levels