Museum of Riverside
The Museum of Riverside is a museum of regional history and culture, Indigenous culture, and natural history located in the historic Mission Inn District of Riverside, California, United States. Its history begins in 1924. For mild weather, aim for January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (68–83°F highs).
A museum inside Riverside
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–96°, and about 110 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Riverside
Museum of Riverside is inside Riverside, which has 33 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 68–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
San Bernardino (SBD) has airline service, about 11 miles from Museum of Riverside.
Established in 1924
Museum of Riverside dates from 1924. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Museum of Riverside
The Museum of Riverside is a museum of regional history and culture, Indigenous culture, and natural history located in the historic Mission Inn District of Riverside, California, United States. The museum, formerly known as the Riverside Metropolitan Museum and Riverside Municipal Museum, is a department of the City of Riverside, but is supported by the Riverside Museum Associates (RMA) and the Harada House Foundation (HHF), two independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Its mission is: "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."
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1924
- Listed
- City of Riverside Landmark
A base for Museum of Riverside
Close by, places to stay are in Riverside (33) and Ontario (68).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Museum of Riverside | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | in town | — | 33 20 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 323,057 | $585K | D |
| Ontario | 14 mi west | 20 min | 68 56 hotels · 12 motels | 187,013 | $608K | C |
| San Bernardino | 12 mi north | 20 min | 50 27 hotels · 19 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 222,044 | $422K | D− |
| Anaheim | 24 mi west | 35 min | 189 149 hotels · 34 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 341,008 | $831K | D |
| Colton | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 16 11 hotels · 4 motels · 1 RV park | 53,383 | $444K | C− |
| Fontana | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 20 9 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 221,223 | $587K | C+ |
| Redlands | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 22 10 hotels · 9 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 74,128 | $619K | C− |
| Corona | 14 mi southwest | 20 min | 24 16 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 161,734 | $701K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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What people ask about Museum of Riverside
Is Museum of Riverside in Riverside?
Yes. It’s inside Riverside, CA.
When is the best time to visit Museum of Riverside?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, with highs of 68–83°.
What is the closest airport to Museum of Riverside?
San Bernardino (SBD), about 11 miles away.
Where should I stay near Museum of Riverside?
Riverside (in town, 33 places to stay), Ontario (14 mi, 68 places to stay) and San Bernardino (12 mi, 50 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Riverside
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