Jan
4
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Bugs
Celebrate the science of bugs with us with our first Science Saturday of 2025!
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Dec
7
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Chemistry
Celebrate National Slime Day, December 7th, with the Science of Chemistry. Have fun exploring the science of chemistry through slimy, bubbly, glowing and fizzy colorful fun!
Free family fun! Come joins us for Science Saturday, on the first Saturday of each month (September – May), 10am to 1pm on the Western Science Center’s piazza. Each month explore a different science theme with hands-on activities, demos, and experiments, all free for the whole family!
Science Saturdays are held in a partnership with the HUSD Wellness and Community Outreach Center. HUSD friends and family can make it a day with free admission into the museum on designated Science Saturday days!
Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of You
Learn all about the science of biology and anatomy at our next Science Saturday!
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
Opening Day for Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes
Celebrate Halloween by visiting our new exhibit on comparative anatomy!
Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00
International Archaeology Day
Join us in celebrating International Archaeology Day here at WSC! Members from MSJC’s Anthro Club will be hosting activities in the Hall of Archaeology, all included with your regular museum admission.
Oct
16
10:00 AM10:00
National Fossil Day
Celebrate National Fossil Day at WSC with a fossil-themed scavenger hunt, coloring pages, and more, all included in your regular museum admission.
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Fossils
Discover and explore fossils from throughout Earth’s history, while finding out what it takes to be a paleontologist! Meet some of Western Science Center's scientists and enjoy a bunch of free activities, including learning how to prep a fossil, making your own trilobite mask, and much more!
Sep
14
5:00 PM17:00
Science Under the Stars 2024
Support the museum and enjoy fine food, wine, and dancing at our annual fundraiser!
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Engineering
Design, build, and create while exploring the science of engineering!
Aug
24
10:00 AM10:00
PaleoCon 2024
Ever wanted to meet a scientist and ask them directly about their work? At PaleoCon, you can! This one-day scientific extravaganza will feature paleontologists from across the country showing off their work.
Jul
22
to Jul 25
Summer Camp: Jr. Engineering
For campers entering grades 1st - 3rd. Design, build and create with this fun camp! Jr. Engineers will discover the science behind different fields of engineering through hands-on activities and engineering challenges.
Jul
22
to Jul 25
Summer Camp: Messy Hands
For campers entering grades 1st - 3rd. Don’t try this at home! Or maybe your parents would just prefer you don’t try it there. Now’s the chance to try those messes and let us worry about the cleanup.
Jul
15
to Jul 18
Summer Camp: Fandom Science
For campers entering grades 3rd - 5th. Celebrate some of your favorite fandoms through science and engineering activities!
Jul
15
to Jul 18
Summer Camp: Camp It Yourself
For campers entering entering grades 3rd - 5th. A hands on camp for those who want to create, build, and fix. Learn the basics of tool safety, how to make use of plans, and get to make crafts to bring home and show off!
Jul
8
to Jul 11
Summer Camp: Sci Explorers
For campers entering entering grades 1st - 3rd. Explore and discover the fun of science with this camp! Young scientists will explore different science themes through hands-on activities and fun experiments.
Jun
24
to Jun 27
Summer Camp: Know Your Systems
For campers entering grades 5th - 8th. Learn about many of your body systems through engaging activities and by dissecting a fetal pig!
Jun
24
to Jun 27
Summer Camp: Small Hands
For campers entering grades K - 1st. A perfect camp for the curious young scientist! Each day campers will explore science through hands-on experiments, crafts, stories and games.
Jun
7
10:00 AM10:00
The Exploration Lab Exhibit Opening
Ready, set, science - our annual summer exhibit The Exploration Lab returns on June 7th!
May
4
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Star Wars
Celebrate May the 4th and learn all about the science of Star Wars!
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00
Inland Empire Science Festival 2024
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.
Apr
6
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Water
Learn about the science and importance of water in our communities with free hands-on activities!
Mar
9
10:00 AM10:00
Opening of Childhood in Archaeology
Childhood in Archaeology, a new temporary exhibit at WSC, showcases artifacts from three Los Angeles archaeological sites to find out what it was like growing up over a hundred years ago in Southern California.
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Seuss
Join us on Saturday, March 2nd for the next Science Saturday: The Science of Seuss!
Feb
3
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Wildlife
Join us for free hands-on activities to learn all about the Science of Wildlife!
Jan
6
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Air Pressure & Gravity
What goes up, must come down! Join for the first Science Saturday of 2024 and learn about gravity and airpressure!
Dec
27
to Jan 2
Museum Holiday Hours
The museum will be CLOSED to the public on Sunday, December 31st and Monday, January 1st. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2nd at 10AM. Happy new year!
Dec
24
to Dec 25
Museum Holiday Hours
The museum will be CLOSED to the public on Sunday, December 24th and Monday, December 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, December 26th at 10AM. Happy holidays!
Dec
4
11:30 AM11:30
Vaccine Clinic w/Riverside University Health System
In partnership with the Riverside University Health System, the Western Science Center will be hosting a vaccine clinic - no appointments necessary!
Dec
2
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Weather
Come discover the science behind the reason for the seasons, while exploring the different environments around the world!
Nov
13
to Nov 25
Museum Thanksgiving Hours
Thanksgiving Day, 11/23 - Museum & Offices Closed to the Public
Black Friday, 11/24 - Museum Open, Offices Closed
Nov
4
10:00 AM10:00
Science Saturday: The Science of Paleontology
Join us on November 4th for the Science of Paleontology!