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MEET OUR TEAM
Max is the holotype specimen of the recently named mastodon species, Mammut Pacificus, the Pacific mastodon. Max takes his job as the Western Science Center ambassador with great pride.
Offering free waves and hugs, Mylo represents the Harlan's Ground Sloth (Paramylodon harlani) fossils in the museum.
Long-horned bison (Bison latifrons) had giant horns that were up to 7 feet long! Lati and their horns work as museum security.
Western Science Center
The Natural History Museum of the Inland Empire
We are the home of the Pacific Mastodon! 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.
Connecting you to your order
Pick Up: you can purchase your items online and pick them up in our museum store . This allows you to save on shipping fees and avoid shipping time. Your order will be held at the store for several calendar days. We‘ll send you a reminder email one day before we cancel the order.
Shipping: all orders are processed within 3-4 business days of receipt. Orders are not processed or shipped Sundays, Mondays, or holidays. Shipping charges for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. We ship to addresses within the US.
VISIT US
Our address
2345 Searl Parkway
Building #2 Museum
Hemet, California, 92543 USA
Open hours
Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed Mondays and some holidays