Welcome to the Natural History museum of the Inland Empire!
Visit the Western Science Center, home of the Pacific Mastodon, in Hemet, CA! Opened in 2006, we are one of the largest natural history museums in Riverside County and serve California’s Inland Empire and beyond. Join us as we discover the past, explore the present, and promote a more sustainable future while preserving our region’s ancient history.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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The 11th annual Inland Empire Science Festival returns to the Western Science Center on April 18th, 2026!
A new Broader Impacts exhibit, coming this spring!
Discover the science of water and the important role it plays in our lives and the world around us, while also exploring the fun science of bubbles!
