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.

Plan Your Visit

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Science Saturday + HUSD: The Science of Elements
Feb 7
Science Saturday + HUSD: The Science of Elements

Come celebrate National Periodic Table Day while exploring the many elements that make it up through fun hand-on experiments and activities!

60 Minute Science: A Snail's Pace
Feb 7
60 Minute Science: A Snail's Pace

Join WSC Director Dr. Alton Dooley for a 60 Minute Science personal tour of the exhibit “Life in the Slow Lane.” Learn about the vast range of snail lifestyles, what makes a snail a snail, and the snails that lived in Hemet during the Ice Age.

Discover the Past, Explore the Present, and Promote a Sustainable Future.