{"id":760783,"date":"2026-04-29T07:08:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/760783\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T07:08:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:08:21","slug":"museum-of-science-history-receives-additional-500000-grant-from-pnc-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/760783\/","title":{"rendered":"Museum of Science & History receives additional $500,000 grant from PNC Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Museum of Science & History received a $500,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to expand the museum\u2019s early childhood education programs as it plans a new facility on the Downtown Northbank along the St. Johns River.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The contribution brings PNC\u2019s total investment to $1 million through the museum\u2019s capital campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cPNC\u2019s continued commitment to bringing a transformative museum to Jacksonville is the latest milestone in our fundraising momentum. As we progress closer to our goals, we invite others to join us in shaping a cultural legacy for generations to come,\u201d Jill Davis, museum board chair, said in an April 28 news release.<\/p>\n

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A rendering of the Museum of Science & History’s proposed new site on the Downtown Northbank.<\/p>\n

Courtesy of MOSH<\/p>\n

MOSH said its capital campaign continues to build momentum, with fundraising nearing $100 million. The museum is raising private funds to build a proposed new facility at a Shipyards site immediately east of Hogans Creek. MOSH closed its Southbank museum Sept. 1, 2025, and the building is scheduled for demoliton.<\/p>\n

The release said PNC\u2019s grant will fund the creation of an interactive area in the new museum for children under 5, with hands-on STEAM exhibits, outdoor exploration spaces and other resources that foster cognitive, creative and social development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAt PNC, we understand how critical the early years are to a child\u2019s development, and how important it is to give our youngest learners the chance to explore, grow and thrive,\u201d Chris Kalin, PNC regional president for North Florida, museum board member and transformation committee chair, said in the release.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThis museum will always be a place where curiosity comes to life, and we\u2019re excited to help ensure every child in our community has access to the type of educational experiences that can shape their future.\u201d<\/p>\n

MOSH said the new museum will include more than 7 acres of indoor and outdoor learning.<\/p>\n

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The new MOSH site at the Shipyards on the Downtown Northbank.<\/p>\n

In March 2025, Jacksonville City Council approved an amended agreement with MOSH, the city and the Downtown Investment Authority to allow for the new museum\u2019s construction.<\/p>\n

Under the agreement, MOSH will construct the building and design a surrounding park, with the city providing $880,000 toward the park\u2019s design.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The agreement calls for the city to own the building and lease it to the museum for a 40-year term at $1 per year. The city will build a park on the site, provide road and utility work and construct a length of the Northbank Riverwalk on the property as part of $20 million in improvements already funded in the city\u2019s Capital Improvement Plan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The city has committed an additional $50 million plus the funding for design.<\/p>\n

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