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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Opening of The Exploration Lab
Jun 7
Opening of The Exploration Lab

Ready, set, science - our annual summer exhibit The Exploration Lab returns on June 7th!

60 Minute Science: Casting & Molding
Jun 7
60 Minute Science: Casting & Molding

SOLD OUT. Make your own T rex tooth! Join Western Science Center Laboratory Manager Leya Collins to learn how to make fossil replicas.

60 Minute Science: Blast Off!
Jun 14
60 Minute Science: Blast Off!

3-2-1 Blast Off! Explore energy, force, and motion. Through fun hands-on activities for the whole family, explore the energy and forces at work when blasting something into the air.

Discover the Past, Explore the Present, and Promote a Sustainable Future.