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MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (43359186245)
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation (43359186245)

MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation is a non-profit science and children's museum in Santa Barbara, California. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, the museum opened on February 25th, 2017. The 17,000 square feet (1,600 m2) of exhibits are primarily geared towards children with a particular emphasis placed on STEAM education. As of 2024 MOXI saw just over 167,000 visitors annually and in June 2024 celebrated its 1-millionth visitor. The Wolf in the museum's name comes from Dick Wolf who donated multiple millions of dollars to the museum and who's ex-wife Noelle sat on the board for over a decade. The museum is located between the historic Santa Barbara Train Station and Santa Barbara's Hotel Indigo.

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