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Children's Museums

Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

Name: Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
Address: 7621 Granite Hill Dr, Riverside, CA 92509, Riverside, CA, US
Telephone: (951) 685-5818
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1095 reviews)

📍 7621 Granite Hill Dr, Riverside, CA 92509

📞 (951) 685-5818

🌐 jmdc.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	9 AM–3 PM
Sunday	9 AM–3 PM

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About Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center

Nature-based activities for families. Nature-focused activities include an earth science museum & hands-on learning with rocks & fossils. The center features exclusive dinosaur sculptures accessible only through guided tours at the top of the property, not visible on self-guided visits. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,095 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Science Center
Main Attraction: Museum of Discoveries and Earth Science Museum
Special Events: Discovery Day Camp, Dino Dash fun walk/run
Programs: Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouting America programs available

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The center features exclusive dinosaur sculptures accessible only through guided tours at the top of the property, not visible on self-guided visits
⭐Dinosaurs are the dominant topic in visitor reviews with 149 mentions, followed by fossils (61 mentions) and gardens (49 mentions), indicating these are the primary attractions
⭐The center offers Discovery Day Camp 2026 and hosts special dino-themed programming including the Dino Dash fun walk/run event, indicating year-round educational programming
⭐The facility maintains a turtle pond on its trails that is specifically mentioned in visitor reviews as a notable feature worth visiting

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Bring a rider stroller for children under 5 if visiting in warm weather. The terrain is expansive and hilly, making it difficult to carry young children. An all-terrain stroller significantly improves the experience.
💡Book a guided tour to access exclusive dinosaur sculptures at the top of the property that are only visible on tours. This provides significantly more value than self-guided exploration.
💡Pack extra clothes and be prepared for muddy play if visiting with toddlers who enjoy water play. The property has rain puddles that are irresistible to young children.
💬Apply sunscreen and watch for red ant activity, particularly near the turtle pond area. The trails are exposed with limited shade, and insects are present along certain routes.
🕐Check the gift shop for weekend kids' crafts programming in January and other seasonal activities. The museum staff (like Otie) are noted for being especially knowledgeable and engaging with children.