Western Science Center, Natural history museum in Hemet, United States.
The Western Science Center is a museum in Hemet that displays Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils discovered near Diamond Valley Lake. The building houses various exhibits featuring archaeological finds from this area and specimens from local excavations.
The museum opened in 2006 to preserve and display archaeological discoveries from the Diamond Valley Lake excavation. The collection includes one of the largest mammoth specimens ever found in western North America.
The permanent exhibits feature objects and stories from the Soboba band of Luiseño Indians and local families, representing the heritage of the Inland Empire region. You can see how indigenous peoples and settlers shaped the area over time.
The museum welcomes visitors on several days of the week in a modern building with good accessibility. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the different exhibit areas and examining the archaeological displays at your own pace.
The building earned LEED Platinum certification and uses advanced features like solar panels and specialized cooling systems. These technologies help preserve the valuable fossil collections in optimal condition.
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