Beyond the Barstow
Childhood in Archaeology
The Museum Is Now Open
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
Learn about the science and importance of water in our communities with free hands-on activities!
Join us for the annual Inland Empire Science Festival at the Western Science Center in Hemet, CA! IESF is an annual recognition and celebration of STEM in the Inland Empire. Science organizations from across the region will be at the event sharing what they do with the community.
Celebrate May the 4th and learn all about the science of Star Wars!