Western Science Center, Natural history museum in Hemet, United States.
The Western Science Center displays Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils discovered near Diamond Valley Lake in a 33,000-square-foot building.
The museum opened in 2006 to preserve and exhibit archaeological findings from the Diamond Valley Lake excavation, including the largest mastodon found in western United States.
The permanent gallery includes exhibits from the Soboba band of Luiseño Indians and local families, representing the heritage of the Inland Empire region.
The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with different admission rates for adults, seniors, students, and children.
The building earned LEED Platinum certification for its environmental features, including solar panels and specialized cold-water pipelines for temperature control.
Location: Hemet
Website: http://www.westerncentermuseum.org/
Phone: +19517910033
Website: http://westerncentermuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 33.70660,-116.99296
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:47
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