Inside the museum building there is lots of stagecoaches that won competitions and an insight on…read morethe ranch's history. There is also a little store inside where you can buy souvenirs. Outside of the ranch, there is a creek that has water year round which is cool to check out because the area around the creek is pretty lush.

Beautiful history shared by Virginia Sisk and her son David. I recommend a visit. Your family can…read moreexperience the past!

Free entrance on Thursday after 5 is all I'm saying. Well…read morethat's not alll I'm saying but this museum is legit- many representations and versions that will draw anyone's interest even if you self claim to not like art - or museums. Located on block behind all of the action, it's a place to explore while you're being touristy in Palm Springs. And if it's 120 outside, you can thank me later. PS. Leave your water bottles in the car or you'll have to leave them at the counter.

I'm kind of embarrassed to say but this was my very first time visiting the museum. Years and years…read moreof visiting Palm Springs and it's finally time I stopped by. First off, I love the concept of free admission on Thursday. That sure brought people in to see what this place has to offer. We got tickets for the free admission night. It's great way to enjoy the place and then you can go to the village fest market right afterwards. There's parking in the covered parking structure across the street but there's a couple of parking lots all nearby. The entrance has a beautiful sculpture in front with the mountain as a backdrop. It was really busy last night with the free ticket and the heatwave. People wanted to be inside. I was surprised to see how big it was inside. Main part is three story with art and sculpture on all three lever. Each room showcase some beautiful artwork by artists from everywhere. Some unique pieces, amazing and beautiful sculpture, light fixtures and pieces that you wonder how they came up with that. I don't know how often pieces get replaced but I think some are permanently home here. Top floor was my favorite as it had some amazing sculptures and a nice collection of Andy Warhol pieces. Also they had a little game going on for kids when they checked in. I think anyone could have played but it was like a scavenger bingo hunt. Nice to have kids interacting with art. All the staff were very friendly and sweet. If you had any questions, they were there for you. Of course there's a gift shop inside. From the outside we noticed that they had a little eating area in the lower lever. I think it could be a cafe with the tables set up around a nice pool feature. The museum is beautiful and great for an afternoon out. Do try to take advantage when it's free admission on Thursday so you can check it out.

Everyone we spoke to was so passionate about what they had to say. You could tell a lot of heart…read moreand soul has gone into this museum just by the way the staff and docents talked about it. At $5 a ticket I got way more out of this place than I was expecting

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.

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!

This is a fantastic place for kids to explore with hands-on discovery! There really is a little bit…read moreof everything for everyone, keeping both the kids and adults fully engaged. My kids absolutely loved searching for all the secret doorways and diving into the Professor Pennypickle scavenger hunt. It made the whole experience feel like a giant, interactive adventure. Free parking in the back.

I can't tell you how many times we have driven by this place and I've always wanted to stop but…read morenever have until recently. I just wanted to take a few pics of the two outside the museum. We decided not to pay the entrance fee and not go inside so I can't really say anything about that part. But if you don't want to spend money to go inside and don't care about the gift shop, it's definitely worth it to stop and see these up close!

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.

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.

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.

What a great little space, packed with information, well curated, knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Highly recommended!

A small museum housed in a rustic 1930s-era cabin filled with historical artifacts, photographs,…read moreand relics from the Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountain communities. Open from Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission, but donations are welcome. A worthwhile quick stop to learn about the area's history.