Children's Museums

Mission Inn Foundation & Museum

Name: Mission Inn Foundation & Museum
Address: 3598 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501, Riverside, CA, US
Telephone: (951) 897-2089
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (374 reviews)

📍 3598 Main St, Riverside, CA 92501

📞 (951) 897-2089

🌐 www.missioninnmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–7 PM
Thursday	10 AM–7 PM
Friday	10 AM–7 PM
Saturday	10 AM–7 PM
Sunday	10 AM–5 PM

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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. 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. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 374 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: History Museum
Location: Downtown Riverside, Main Street
Main Attraction: Guided tours exploring Mission Inn heritage

💡 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
⭐The museum's guided tours are highly popular with visitors mentioning them in 23 separate reviews, and guides provide hands-on ghost-hunting equipment experiences including EMF detectors and dowsing rods during specialty tours

💬 What Visitors Say

💡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.
💡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.
💬Plan for at least an hour for the standard tour to fully absorb the packed historical content and architectural details; tours include special touches like champagne service at the end.
🕐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.
💡Ask your guide about the Mission Inn's hidden catacombs—they're a fascinating historical feature that connects to local lore and represent the kind of 'hidden treasures behind locked doors' that make the guided experience worthwhile.