Children's Museums

World Museum of Natural History

Name: World Museum of Natural History
Address: 4500 Riverwalk Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92515, Riverside, CA, US
Telephone: (951) 785-2209
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (45 reviews)

📍 4500 Riverwalk Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92515

📞 (951) 785-2209

🌐 lasierra.edu/world-museum-of-natural-history

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	2–5 PM
Sunday	Closed

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About World Museum of Natural History

University natural history museum. Natural history museum on a university campus with animal, plant & mineral exhibits. Houses the largest Southeast Asian Bird display in the United States. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 45 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages
Highlights: 1,300+ mineral spheres, Southeast Asian birds (largest U.S. display), 90%+ of crocodilian species
Admission: Free
Saturday Hours: 2pm-5pm, no reservation needed

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Houses the largest Southeast Asian Bird display in the United States
⭐Contains specimens representing over 90% of all known crocodilian species
⭐Features a mineral spheres collection with over 1,300 specimens
⭐Displays Asian species found in no other U.S. museum
⭐Offers free admission with donations accepted and free parking

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on Saturday afternoons (2pm-5pm) if you want to skip the reservation requirement—no advance booking needed, making it perfect for spontaneous visits.
💬Plan for 1-1.5 hours for your visit; the museum is intentionally compact but densely curated, so you can see everything meaningful without museum fatigue.
💬Admission is completely free with free parking in Lot F near Cossentine Hall—excellent value for a nature lover's experience with global specimens.
💡Book guided tours on weekdays (minimum one month in advance) for enhanced educational experience; the hosts receive specific praise for being engaging and informative.
💡Check back frequently to see rotated mineral displays and updated exhibits—the mineral spheres collection and gems rotate regularly, so repeat visits offer new content.