Museum of Riverside

Museum of Riverside The Museum houses over 200,000 artifacts in its collections and 2000 linear feet of archives in the disciplines of Natural History, Anthropology, and History.
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As a center for learning, the Museum of Riverside interacts with the community to collect, preserve, explore and interpret the cultural and natural history of Riverside and its region. The Museum of Riverside (formerly Riverside Metropolitan Museum/ Riverside Municipal Museum), a department of the City of Riverside, is the steward of the public trust of artifacts, archives, and historic sites owne

d by the City of Riverside. The RMM is responsible for three historic sites: National Historic Landmark Harada House, and the National Register listed Museum and the Heritage House, a Victorian House Museum. Permanent and special exhibitions are on display throughout the year and are open to the public free of charge. The Museum also offers educational programs, special cultural events, and school programs.

Join the Museum of Riverside at the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District’s LandUse Learning Center for a nigh...
06/01/2026

Join the Museum of Riverside at the Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District’s LandUse Learning Center for a night of bug exploration! Tour the grounds looking for insects, have your questions answered by a biologist, and see what critters come into the black light sheets. Come on out for this free and family-friendly night in nature! This event takes place on Saturday, June 13 from 7-9 p.m. RCRCD is located at 4500 Glenwood Drive, Riverside CA 92501

Show your PRIDE this Artswalk with us! The Museum of Riverside will be at Artswalk making wearable flags and buttons wit...
05/30/2026

Show your PRIDE this Artswalk with us! The Museum of Riverside will be at Artswalk making wearable flags and buttons with attendees! Join us for this free activity on Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6-9 p.m. on the corner of Main Street and University Avenue at the Museum’s booth.



A b**gstart by any other name would still function the same way! This object is known by a few names: b**gstart, b**g fl...
05/27/2026

A b**gstart by any other name would still function the same way! This object is known by a few names: b**gstart, b**g flogger, b**g hammer, and others. It is called this because it was used to “startle” the b**g (a type of stopper) when it was struck against the nearest plank of a wooden barrel. Its unusual shape allowed it to loosen the stopper without damaging the barrel, allowing the contents to be inspected. The one pictured here was made by the donor’s great-grandfather in Chicago, Illinois, in the 1840s. National Wine Day was celebrated earlier this week, so inspect these bonus photos of a b**g stopper and flogger in action!

Bungstart photo courtesy Museum of Riverside collections

The Trujillos at La Placita were the first non-native settlement in Riverside, so they not only mark a significant miles...
05/23/2026

The Trujillos at La Placita were the first non-native settlement in Riverside, so they not only mark a significant milestone in our city’s history, but in the history we share and the stories we tell through our exhibitions and programs. The items we hold in trust for everyone that relate to the Trujillos are an extremely important aspect of our Museum’s collections. They help tell of the beginnings of our city before it was formally founded in 1870.

Take part in the Trujillo Adobe Heritage Village Project community workshop on June 6, 2026!

At this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Learn about the history of the Trujillo Adobe
• Review early ideas and concepts for the site
• Share your input to help inform the project as we work with the Trujillo family to shape the future of the site!
📅Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕒10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍Springbrook Clubhouse, 1011 Orange St., Riverside, CA, 92501

We hope you can attend!

Acompáñenos al Taller Comunitario del Proyecto Trujillo Adobe Heritage Village el sábado, 6 de junio de 2026.
En este taller, tendrá la oportunidad de:
• Conocer la historia del Trujillo Adobe
• Revisar ideas y conceptos iniciales para el sitio
• Compartir sus comentarios para ayudar informar el futuro del sitio
📅 Sábado, 6 de junio de 2026
🕒 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Springbrook Clubhouse, 1011 Orange St., Riverside, CA 92501

Esperamos contar con su participación.


Photo 1: The Trujillo Adobe, 3-year-old Olive, brother Ted, and mother
Photo 2: Trujillo School children with teacher, 1909
Photo 3: Alonzo Romo and Apolonia Trujillo Romo with attendants
Images from the Museum of Riverside archives

What do piñatas have to do with public health? Find out at our next Nights with the Museum! Miguel A. Vasquez from the R...
05/22/2026

What do piñatas have to do with public health? Find out at our next Nights with the Museum! Miguel A. Vasquez from the Riverside University Health System - Public Health will discuss his work with art-based public health education and its impacts on local communities. Come see some of the piñatas from the project and learn more about public health efforts across the region. Blue Zones will be on site to share a mango sorbet recipe and samples you won't want to miss!

This event takes place on Thursday, May 28, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Riverside Main Library’s 3rd floor Reading Room (note the change to a different room in the Main Library this time). This event is free, recommended for ages 16+. 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside, CA.

City of Riverside, CA - Riverside Public Library

We had flavors to savor! 🍦This past Sunday (sundae?) was the sweetest as we once again celebrated our traditional Old-Fa...
05/21/2026

We had flavors to savor! 🍦This past Sunday (sundae?) was the sweetest as we once again celebrated our traditional Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Heritage House. Families and friends gathered to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with our scoop squad handing out endless bowls of delish dessert courtesy of sweet sponsor Thrifty Ice Cream. With all the games, live music, crafts, and sticky fingers, this was one for the books!

City of Riverside, CA - City Government Visit Riverside

What's cooler than being cool? Ice cream! See you this Sunday (May 17)! Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with th...
05/15/2026

What's cooler than being cool? Ice cream! See you this Sunday (May 17)! Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with the Museum of Riverside at our annual Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Heritage House! Thank you to our sponsor !!

Parking lot is located at: 8172 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92504. Limited street parking is available, but carpooling is highly recommended!

• 📅 Sunday, May 17
• ⏰ Noon to 4:00 p.m.
• 📍 Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Avenue | Riverside, CA 92506
• 💲 Free!!
• 🚗 Overflow lot and street parking available, carpooling recommended!



We are thrilled to be working with BNBuilders on this project!
05/14/2026

We are thrilled to be working with BNBuilders on this project!

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3580 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA
92501

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(951) 826-5273

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