Children's Museums
Ya'i Heki' Regional Native American Museum
📍 17801 Lake Perris Dr, Perris, CA 92571🌐 www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24699
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Ya'i Heki' Regional Native American Museum
Ya'i Heki' Regional Native American Museum is a children's museum in Perris, CA. Specializes in Cahuilla heritage and Mojave Desert region Native American history, serving as a regional repository for Inland Empire tribes' culture and traditions. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 30 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Focus
- Native American tribes of the Inland Empire region
- Name Meaning
- Ya'i Heki' means 'Home of the Wind' in Cahuilla
- Hours
- Friday 10am-2pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-4pm
- Best For
- All ages
💡 Did You Know?
- Specializes in Cahuilla heritage and Mojave Desert region Native American history, serving as a regional repository for Inland Empire tribes' culture and traditions
- Offers both in-person and virtual school programs, providing flexible educational access for students studying regional Native American history
- Currently undergoing exhibit expansion with new exhibits being created and installed, indicating active curation and museum development
- Located adjacent to Lake Perris State Recreation Area, providing visitors with educational context about the land and historical Native American presence in the region
💬 What Visitors Say
- Contact Park Interpreter Phil Harvey directly to arrange school programs available in both in-person and virtual formats, making this museum accessible for educational groups regardless of location
- Plan to spend 1-2 hours at this compact museum to fully absorb the educational content about local Native American history, Cahuilla heritage, and Mojave Desert region tribes without feeling rushed
- Arrive with curiosity about the specific land and indigenous peoples of the Inland Empire region—visitors report the museum is most rewarding when you're interested in learning local history and cultural context of where you're visiting
- Visit during weekday hours when school groups are less likely to be present, allowing for a more leisurely experience to explore the exhibits about local plants, animals, and Native American history
- If camping at Lake Perris, make this museum a priority as visitors highlight the stunning lake views and the unique educational value of understanding the native peoples and history of the land you're recreating on
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