Out of the many times driving up to Big Bear throughout the years, I finally visited the Big Bear…read moreValley Museum. Admission is a $5 donation per adult, and there is plenty of parking. You can get yourself an old fashion Sarsperella or Root Beer in a glass bottle in the shop across from where you donate. It's pretty much a self-guided tour with volunteers sharing the history of each buildling/attraction you go to. Definitely worth the visit.

Visiting Big Bear for a few days so we wanted to find things to keep the kiddos busy and make it…read moreenjoyable. It was only $5 for adults and kids 14 and under are free. All the staff were very friendly and shared about the history but made it interesting for the kids and adults. They had a gold rush activity the kids enjoyed. Restrooms were clean and on site. Parking was free. They interacted with the kiddos at the blacksmith center and they all were given a little sword as a souvenir.

Best place to be while touring old town Temecula. If you have kids make sure to bring them here. So…read moremuch to see and nostalgia will definitely hit.

Pennypickle's Workshop was such a fun and unique experience! I honestly felt like a kid again with…read moreall the interactive, hands-on activities throughout the house. There's so much to explore, and every room has something different that keeps it exciting. The science experiments were really cool and engaging, making it a great place for kids to learn while having fun. The whole house is designed in such a creative way that it feels like you're stepping into a playful, imaginative world. They also have a small gift shop at the end where you can pick up souvenirs. It's nothing fancy, mostly typical trinkets and gadgets, but it's a nice touch to wrap up the experience. Overall, such a fun place for families and kids. Definitely a 5-star experience and something I'd recommend if you're in the area!

We decided to do a quick stop by the dinosaurs on our way to the Cabazon outlets. They are painted…read moreaccording to the season and it was spring so we had flowers. We checked out the gift shop and took photos in front of the dinosaurs. All free. You can go up the to the top of the T-Rex for Small fee but we didn't opt to do it.

My childhood involved Pee Wee and The Wiz so the Cabazon Dinosaurs hold a soft spot in my heart so…read morepassing by required a stop! We did not see all the dinosaurs, we just visited the 2 jumbo free dino's. Worth a quick stop to take it in and reminisce. We did go into the gift shop located inside the pink one. I can share, they have nothing about The Wiz! Such a missed opportunity. And only a magnet and pin that day 'Large Marge Sent Me' plus a knit sized dinosaur dressed like pee wee but priced around $60! I feel.like whomever works their marketing could do a hotter job of using what they got better! (Plus no billboards promoting them, another missed opportunity!)

For my Mom's 82nd birthday, she requested to come here, as she had read about finding prehistoric…read morebones here years ago and subsequent museum being built, but had never made it to visit. She was quite happy about finally seeing the museum! Located on a school campus, the museum sits back a ways from the parking lot across a courtyard from the school building. Parking and walkways are shared between visitors and students alike. The museum is bright and airy, having a nice flow from room to room, through timeline to timeline. The displays are beautifully constructed with thorough yet engaging text to explain each finding or display. The exhibit rooms are large enough to give that gasp that comes with being in the presence of creatures of such size, but cozy enough to linger and read without being overwhelmed. There are hands-on activities for youths and those young at heart, a children's play and explore area, and a theater/presentation area. We really enjoyed the presentation that brought the area to "life" through a realistic, animated depiction. We sat on molded rocks, which was fun. When students came, they sat on the floor. It was cool and quiet. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. There's a small gift shop with some eye catching toys, jewelry, snacks, etc.

This was a great spot to get out of the heat. We decided to bring a small group of Girl Scouts and…read moretag-a-longs here and the Exploration Lab exhibit was great for the kids! We had a 2.5 year old all the way to a 13 year old and they were very entertained and engaged with the activities offered. I don't think this specific exhibit is offered year-round. If it's not, the rest of the museum would be slightly too "old" for the kiddos, looking at the fossils. Overall, very clean, well displayed information and fun.

Went to visit the Malki Museum today. It might be considered small but there are some very…read moreinteresting items to see. There is also a small Botanical Garden that tells about what the native people used the plants for. The Museum is located on the Morango Reservation. So you must show your drivers license to get allowed on the tribal land. The young woman ( Sandra) that worked as very friendly and had a great deal of knowledge about the Museum. Like I've said, it may be small but it's well worth visiting.

This is a small, informative museum about the history of three tribes of Southern California…read moreIndians. The guide, Sandra, was great and helped us understand some information that we were puzzled about. I am glad that this museum is here. It is free to visit. Thomas Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful venue for weddings!!! Absolutely breathtaking! The staff is incredible and so…read morehelpful.

This is a little gem in Riverside. The art collection is nicely curated and brought to life by…read morecurator Jessica, who juggled especially interesting pieces, clearly cares enough to learn about the history of the collection, and helped amplify our appreciation and experience.

Wonderful museum for families. With ebt card or wic card, it's a dollar entry and children under 3…read moreare free. The museum is split up into several topics. There is an animal exhibit, early years in the high desert, cowboys, the military and stones. They also have a small pretend city with a firestation, market and bistro. Theres costumes to play dress up and there's a magnetic wall to play on. Theres puzzles and books as well. The day we went, there was an event going on with vendors, food trucks and performances. It was great to learn about all kinds of things while also having a lot of playful fun.

Great little county museum! Lots of exhibits for small children and interesting factoids for the…read moreadults. Sections on the military history, real estate history, native history, and even some paleontology. $10 entry fee with a variety of discounts available. Worth a side trip for some local history.