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    Museum of Riverside

    3.9 (19 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Tamara T.

    I hate on Riverside a lot, so I'm trying real hard to find things about this town that make it a real destination town! This museum isn't really one of them, but it's a good way to get a feel for the history, wildlife and shrubbery that occupy(ied) this fair land called Riverside. I was here during art walk and admission was free (not sure if it's free all the time). Did a walk through of the first floor and yeah that was that. Noticed there was a window towards the front entrance that said "Stamps" and asked the docent at the info booth if this place was always a museum and she said it used to be the following: a post office, police station, World War II Veteran hospital. Also, if you look up, the ceiling has an art-deco tile feel. I know there's so much more rich history to this building, but due to the limited time I didn't get to absorb all the knowledge that was in it, but I think that first floor was pretty much it. If you're in town and you miss the Riverside Met you're not missing much, but if you're an alien that just landed in the desert here, feel free to get your bearings by doing a walkthrough of the first floor.

    Jessica H.

    Small but mighty! Currently they have a "Rising Above" exhibit and a "Cahuilla" exhibit. Both are cool and have history to tell. This museum also organizes various events such as activities on First Sundays, activities on Second Saturdays at the Sycamore Canyon, activities during First Thursday Riverside Arts Walk and they have Discovery Days with different activities too. Their Annual Insect Fair is also coming up on April 29th.

    My favorite display! I love butterflies!

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    2 years ago

    Closed for renovations according to sign at the door. Wish I knew this before walking over. Sounded interesting by other reviews.

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    This museum has very interesting exhibits. The animal exibit is interactive for the children. Plus, the employee's are very helpful

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    The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture

    The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture

    4.7
    (123 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    The art work in this museum is unbelievably amazing! I really admire the hard work these talented…read moreartists really put into their career. Alexa's work was truly fantastic and watching her talent has inspired me to keep working towards my dreams when I nearly gave up so many times on life and she's proven to me and I know to everyone else that the 'impossible' is always 'possible.' I've always wanted to get the chance to meet her because I admire her work so much and want to make her happy. I'm really impressed with her and everyone's passion in the arts. The art in the museum is an inspiration and I value the work here so much. Also special thanks to the ladies at the front desk for being so kind and friendly and I really admire the amazing service they gave me. I definitely recommend this museum to anyone and wouldn't mind coming back again for a visit.

    We got in for free for being Bank of America members. We love the diverse collection and all that…read moreChicano art. The collections were nice but all in all, there is not a ton of things to see. Once you are done with the downstairs, there's not much on the upstairs except for an art center and a few other minor things from his collections. I wish they would expand it at some point, or if there was some sort of discount or benefit for someone else who doesn't bank with Bank of America. Something that keeps the admission price lower.

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    Riverside Art Museum

    Riverside Art Museum

    3.9
    (100 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I've been to the RAM many times and it's a small art museum in Downtown Riverside. The Cheech…read moreMuseum is one stop light up and a larger museum. If you purchase a ticket to the Cheech, the RAM is included in your ticket price, or if you start at the RAM, the Cheech will be included that day. I came to the RAM this time around, specifically, for the 60 Miles East exhibit. This exhibit ends on 4/12, so make sure to swing by before then if you want to catch it. The exhibit contained many flyers, pictures, art, and even ticket stubs that brought me back to my childhood. It was in a clean and open space that made the experience enjoyable. This exhibit takes up only one room and there are other spaces to check out for additional art exhibits. I did notice less art, this time around, than in previous visits and many open spaces/walls were not taken up. Overall, I'm glad I got to enjoy this exhibit, before it ends, and it really highlights the Inland Empire's music scene as an important piece of diverse culture. Enjoy!

    I recently visited the Riverside Art Museum and really enjoyed the experience. The museum is on the…read moresmaller side, but the collection felt thoughtfully curated and never overwhelming. What stood out just as much as the artwork was the building itself, which is beautiful and full of character. I especially loved the courtyard, which provided a peaceful space to slow down and take everything in. The gift shop was also excellent, with a great selection of unique items that felt carefully chosen rather than generic museum souvenirs. Between the art, architecture, and atmosphere, it was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon appreciating creativity in a truly beautiful setting.

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    Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

    Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

    4.3
    (165 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    FINALLY had the chance to visit the Jurupa Mountains Discover Center! I always see the iconic…read moremammoth statue passing by on the freeway and finally got to visit. His name is Eddy and he's a Columbian mammoth. Crazy cool that it's a life sized replica too. At the entrance, you pay for parking and it's $10. PRO-TIP: If you spend $40 at the gift shop, the $10 counts towards it and altogether it's actually only $30, which is great if you're buying a lot of goods there to support OR if you're a fossil and/or gem/mineral enthusiast since they have a LOT of that there, which is pretty neat. There's 2 places you can park. One near the garden nursery where you can purchase plants or near the main parking where the gift shop is. The Critter Corner is in the gift shop where you can see lots of herps and aquatic critters as well. The volunteers are super informative and can answer all your questions about the critters they have there. Love that they have name tags and info about where they're from and information about the species. Love the monkey skink, emerald tree skinks, Argentinian tegu, and of course, the beardies. Gift shop also has a great variety of affordable gifts ranging from toys, to small knick-knacks, decor, gem stones and minerals of all varieties and displays (loose, as earrings or necklaces, carved, etc.), locally sourced honey, actual fossils (there's a section where you're not allowed if you're under 16 without a parent or guardian), books, stickers, and much much more. While we were there, there was also a fun little S.T.E.A.M. corner where you can work on artwork you can take home or on some days I think there's science activities there too. The mural on the walls are also quite impressive too. Great for photos and a nice personal touch. I recommend getting the $1 grab bag! Kids love gacha/blind boxes nowadays and mine had 2 small fossils, a sticker, and 2 mineral stones. Pretty nice and super affordable. There's a trail that goes through a cactus garden with lots of dinosaur sculptures, done by the local boy scouts which is pretty neat. It's $9 if you would like to go rock collecting. You get to meet all the dinos during this expedition as well. It's 12 rocks, minerals, or fossils which isn't bad. They also have guided tours that start at the gift shop, but my boyfriend and I were just there to free roam, which can kill a couple hours too depending on how in depth you are in reading and looking at everything. They also have a separate Museum of Discovery with lots of fossil specimens and models ranging from dinosaurs, prehistoric creatures (aquatic, mammals, reptiles, etc.), indigenous/Native American artifacts and artwork (local artwork too), minerals and other geological structures. There's taxidermy on the wall too. Lots to look at. Will definitely come back in the future. Super affordable way to learn and spend some time.

    My family came here today with our charter school for a field trip. We had the absolute best guide,…read moreAlexis. She truly made our day so special. She was so enthusiastic about her job, and she really got the kids excited about everything. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed Learning about rocks, hiking up to the dinosaurs, and all that this center has to offer. We will definitely be going back on the weekends when they are open to the public so we can do more exploring. Again, we highly recommend Alexis as your tour guide because she was so sweet and kind and taught the children so much. Thank you for making our trip so special.

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