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Visitor tip
Book a guided tour in advance and request a specific guide if possible—reviewers consistently praised knowledgeable docents like Valentín and Patti who bring history to life with engaging storytelling and are happy to answer detailed questions.
Visitor tip
Take the specialized 'haunted tour' to explore Riverside's local history, true crime connections, and paranormal lore while trying ghost-hunting equipment—this unique experience connects the Mission Inn to broader regional history and pop culture references.
Best time
Visit during the Christmas season to experience the Mission Inn's beautiful seasonal decorations in combination with the museum tour for an especially memorable visit.
About Mission Inn Foundation & Museum
Landmark featuring local history & art. Exhibits of local history & art in a National Historic Landmark hotel in Mission Revival style.
Quick Facts
- Type
- History Museum
- Location
- Downtown Riverside, Main Street
- Main Attraction
- Guided tours exploring Mission Inn heritage
What visitors say
I took their haunted tour that takes you around the neighborhood near the Mission Inn, where museum docents share ghostly tales, true crime lore, and strange bits of local history. One of the things I really enjoyed is how many of the…
On December 17th my friends and I took the tour of the Mission Inn, after enjoying lunch there and admiring all the beautiful Christmas decorations. The tour was amazing! So much history was packed into the hour-long tour. I can't…
From the moment we stepped into the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, we were whisked away on a journey through time. The grandeur of the mission and Spanish revival style architecture was not just visually stunning but emotionally stirring,…
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Did You Know?
- The Mission Inn features underground catacombs beneath the building that are accessible during specialized tours, adding a mysterious architectural element to this National Historic Landmark
- The museum offers specialized haunted history tours that connect local true crime cases to popular culture, including the Gloria Ramirez 'Toxic Lady' case that inspired a television episode and the unsolved Cheri Jo Bates murder potentially linked to the Zodiac Killer
- The Mission Inn is a National Historic Landmark built in Mission Revival architectural style and has hosted U.S. Presidential visits throughout its history
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