Western Science Center

Western Science Center
Welcome to the Western Science Center
Science happens here
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Inspired Collections
Inspired Collections
Submit Your Art for Our New Exhibit!
Life in the Slow Lane
Now Open!
The Museum Is Now Open
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60 Minute Science
Workshops & Programs With WSC Scientists
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
May
2
May 2, 2026
Science Saturday + HUSD: The Science of Water + Bubbles
May 2, 2026
Discover the science of water and the important role it plays in our lives and the world around us, while also exploring the fun science of bubbles!
May 2, 2026
Discover the Past, Explore the Present, and Promote a Sustainable Future.