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
Get inspiration directly from the source during a free after-hours museum draw-in event!
You’ll have the chance to draw inspiration directly from Max the Pacific mastodon while the museum is closed to the public.
Ever wanted to meet a scientist and ask them directly about their work? At PaleoCon, you can! This one-day scientific extravaganza will feature paleontologists from across the country showing off their work.
