Nice museum sadly some barn was close but it's was awesome to ride those old trolley…read more ------ But some railroad and demo aquipment need maintainace and need to be fixed

3.5 stars for the Harry Potter train adventure. The whole experience consists of a waiting room…read morewith some photo ops and a small gift shop. Then, a one hour show on the Hogwarts express ending in Hogsmeade with a butter beer station and the same merch from the previous gift shop, and a good rendition of the Hogwarts express for photos. Pros: -The cast did a great job and was very enthusiastic with their performance! -I see the effort, they did a good job with what they had to work with. My kids enjoyed the show and it should be fun for HP fans. -The staff were all so nice and friendly Cons: -They sent a few emails recommending to come 1 hour before showtime so that's what we and the rest of the people did. The waiting area was a black tent with NO AC. It was over 100 degrees outside and people were dressed up in their house robes crowded together. It took 1 minute to get the tickets from Will Call and the rest of the hour was waiting in that sweltering heat. I'm not sure if it was just broken today since the tent at the end had AC, but people were miserable, young kids were complaining, crying etc. Do NOT come 1 hour ahead, 30 minutes should be enough. If you come earlier do yourself a favor and grab the tickets and wait back in your car with some AC and water. -Also, for the price I'm not sure if it's worth it unless you get an aisle seat.

The Fred Harvey Museum,located in Perris California,near The Southern California Railway Museum,is…read morean homage to a man that truly accomplished the "American Dream"! Fredrick"Fred"Harvey moved from London,England to New York City in 1853 and worked at the popular Smith and McNell's Restaurant.He later worked as a freight agent and traveled on trains as most people did back then.The quality of food and restaurants along the rail lines was lacking quality in those days so Mr.Harvey made an agreement with the Santa Fe railroad in 1876 to open an eatery in Topeka, Kansas.Travelers were very happy to eat his  well prepared meals in a clean environment and served by the famous "Harvey Girls" that were well known for their level of superior restaurant service and hospitality.As popularity grew,Harvey opened 47 more "Harvey House" eateries along with 30 dining cars and 15 hotels.There was a Fred Harvey eatery every 100 miles along the Santa Fe line! . . . . #fredharveymuseum #fredharvey #harveyhouse #harveygirls #americandream #entreprenaur #railroad #santaferailroad #topekakansas #newyork #famousrestaurants #seetheusa #judygarland #railroadlife #london #england #perris #perriscalifornia #museums #famouspeople #southerncaliforniarailwaymuseum #ilovetrains

They have great deals on Groupon that turned out to be a way better deal than buying the tickets…read moredirectly through the museum, I saved about $15 going this route and honestly I feel that Veterans should be able to also get free admission just as AD service members do, after all, they served our country just the same. We probably should have went when they first opened to beat the heat instead of walking around outside mid-afternoon. The volunteers at the entrance were really nice and helpful, our favorite was Max who took his time to explain the ins and outs of an F1 after helping our youngest climb into the cockpit. We purchased a few things at the gift shop, do we offer a military discount? Not sure because we weren't asked. There are many interesting things to browse around through here including a whole space section plus an underground bunker simulation, lots of hands on things that kept our kids occupied for a couple hours. My youngest was excited to find an f-15 outside, but bummed there were no f-18s that his daddy used to work on. All in all, it was an enlightening first experience, I love how all these volunteers are here doing something they love, although most seemed to just be there for social hour amongst themselves rather than speaking to the patrons. It was a fun family affair to kill time and learn new things!

What a blast. I…read morejust happened to notice this place while on my way down to SD from Bakersfield. My wife and I made a point to stop by on the way home. So glad we did. This place is huge. We easily spent 3 hours here just looking around. There is free parking, a gift shop, old planes, new planes and so much. Plenty of room to walk around. Especially for my little one.

Wow! What a great classic car museum. Admission is free and located in the Menifee area inside a…read moreginormous old barn. The variety of cars, over a couple dozen from the early 1900s to 1960s, were beautiful to behold. A 1960 Ford Thuderbird, 1951 Studebaker Commander, 1931 Cadillac, and 1931 Ford Victoria are samples of what you will see there, all stunningly restored. Placards at each car give detailed information about the vehicles. The museum also has historical information about the Motte family and the local area. If you come on a hot day as I did, you'll appreciate the air conditioning. The staff here are exceptionally kind and welcoming; Tommie, the museum director, was especially warm and sparkly. The building can be rented as an event center and is often used as a site for weddings. At the time of this writing there are expansion plans to display more cars in a separate building, but as is, this is one of my favorite classic car museums.

Had to stop by Motte Automotive Museum, and I'm so glad we did!…read more They have a great collection of great looking vehicles from different eras and great staff!

This is a hidden gem of a museum in the Inland Empire. It was founded years ago by the late Alberta…read moreMabel Kearney to commemorate the first African American pioneers of Perris Valley. Inside you'll find lots of artifacts related to this community as well as general African American history. Located in a quiet neighborhood just seconds from downtown Perris, it is a place you cannot miss if you're in the area!

I had the chance to visit this museum August of 2022 while camping at Lake Perris. Camping here…read moreonce again in April 2023 I made my way to the museum the day I was checking out of the campground. I was fortunate the first time coming to the museum there was an excellent speaker that shared the history of how Lake Perris came to be. It was very informative and I felt like I was taken back to that time just listening to this person speak. Coming back here I didn't get that history info but I had the chance to once again read up on the history of the Native Americans that passed through and also lived here. The reads and pics are very informative. You will find beautiful baskets and such that were weaved by the Natives displayed and protected in glassed enclosures. You will find a few things at the front desk for purchase. I wish they had stickers or postcards. During this visit, we met a volunteer who was friendly and informative. He was happy to engage conversation with those asking questions or willing to listen. This building offers a grand view of the Lake and mountains in the distance. You may also access the outdoor balcony to enjoy the grand view. Maybe call ahead to inquire of guest speakers or any other activities happening within the museum. It's worth the visit. If you are inclined, there is a trail for hiking just outside the museum. You may not want to attempt though during the summer heat.

I just visited this great museum the other day after catching fish. Lots of information about the…read moreNative people's of the surrounding areas. Also good info and Illustrations about native animals, snakes and birds. Last time here the officer in charge showed how Pine nuts come from pine cones and let you try them too.

Really enjoyed the Victorian home tour with a docent! We came here on Saturday at 12 and we had…read moreMichelle as the tour guide, she was very informative and articulate. Felt like we went through time travel because we were able to witness old fashioned interiors and antiques. Some of the furniture were still there since the 1800's. Amazing. Intrigued. Intricate details on the doors walls and furniture. Learned that Riverside was a very affluent city from oranges. Sugar was very valuable back then and Chinese servants worked at the Victorian mansion. Makes me appreciate how much technological advancement there has been to make the modern life more efficient and convenient.

Riverside historical heritage house hosts community events throughout the year. You can hang out on…read morethe courtyard and enjoy some live music with local musicians, ice cream and crafts for kids. The house tour takes a few groups at a time while you can learn about the history of the home. Will require stairs. There's also the back shed area with historical items and tools, vehicles. Welcoming and friendly staff. Parking lot across the street is usually open for community events.

Showed my Korean tourist friend this place (my other friend had brought me five years ago and I…read moreremembered it was fun and so pretty this much later)! He really enjoyed it, said the views were pretty, it was so vividly green (his favorite color), and the orange was really good! Adam was our tour guide and ensured it was a fun, educational, and safe walk! We learned a lot about the history and methods for citrus planting. We were even allowed to pick one orange each at the end, and the fruit were refreshing, juicy, sweet, and somehow cold in the center even though the weather was hot! Adam even showed us the suncatcher collection and gave us one to take & DIY at home! Parking was $7 for two hours. Please be warned there are many bees. And bring water, wear sunscreen & a hat!

making good use of my historian passport and visited california citrus sp! easy drive and lots of…read moreparking available. for day pass, its $7 and with the passport its free. we spent about an hour overall here. first we went to the musuem /gift shopand it was very interesting to read about the history. enjoy the ac while u can lol. We collect stickers and magnets so we picked one up at the gift shop. Afterwards we drove to the picnic side and went on a small walk along the grass area. Before leaving, there's the Gless Ranch Citrus Stand where you can buy fresh juice and snacks. We bought a freshly squeezed OJ and took some pictures at the entrance before heading out on the road. We'll be back in autumn during peak harvest season

My toddler loves playing at Pretend City. We bought a membership and visited often over the summer…read more(on weekdays). It's well maintained and kept clean in the morning. There were times staff kept putting back toys so quickly and frequently I was getting annoyed (in my head) because I had to keep getting boats and fish back out for him in the water area. I love that they switch out the sensory items in the art room throughout the month so it's a different experience each visit. Their Wonder Lab area with painting was sooo fun! It's too bad it was only seasonal. My son loves all of it - harvesting fruits and veggies in the farm, pushing his own cart in Trader Joe's, cooking in the restaurant, etc. It is truly a great, fun space for kids. Once, the CEO played in the construction area with him for a few minutes - that impressed me. They also regularly have special event days with dance and music demonstrations, author read alouds, etc. Members Only hour is the best time to visit (they open an hour early). Once 10:00 hits, the floodgates open and it's gets substantially more crowded. With all that said, we visited on a recent Sunday afternoon - never again! Every exhibit was in total disarray (every single toy on the floor and rarely even in the right zone), older kids zooming around on kid cars like scooters, a child climbing the fake fountain in the center and standing at the top (where were the parents?! No staff member present either...it was really dangerous). I've never seen Pretend City look like that before but if that's what it was like on my first visit it would scare me away! There's lots of parking but mostly in the back lot. The front lot gets full fast and many spots are reserved for other businesses. You can bring your own food/drinks to eat in their Cafe area or purchase some from vending machines. Wish they sold coffee... Again, amazing spot and 5/5 on weekday mornings. 1/5 on weekend afternoons.

The place is wonderful, filled with lots of hours of play and excitement but I definitely feel…read moreit's over priced.. if you have EBT or Wick then you can get in for $5 a person.. The man at the front desk has a ton of attitude so beware.. only reason why I left 3 stars.. he was extremely rude to me for not understanding something with the pricing.. The vending machines are expensive but it's pretty cool that you can bring your lunch. Definitely worth checking out .