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Location
Visitor tip
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
Visitor tip
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
Best time
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
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
What visitors say
Very educational, lots to learn about local plants, animals, history and the native people of the land. A stunnying view of the entire lake perris too.
Great museum providing public education on the history and culture of the native people from the region.
Very small but very educational museum! We had so much fun learning about the land we were camping on and the people who used to live there.
From 30 Google reviews
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
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