California Citrus State Historic Park

A 160-acre park dedicated to the preservation of the land and orange groves.

Attraction type State Parks

March Field Air Museum

We are located just off the I-215 freeway at the Van Buren Exit in Riverside. Our orange and white checkerboard roof is visible from the freeway as you approach. For map search programs, use the address at 22550 Van Buren, Riverside, CA, 92518. For assistance, call (951) 902-5949.

Donations: The museum is operated by the non-profit March Field Museum Foundation. Its support comes entirely from donations, contributions, and the proceeds from the gift shop.

Consider becoming a volunteer. Click here for an application .

Riverside Metropolitan Museum

About the Riverside Metropolitan Museum

About The Museum

The Riverside Metropolitan Museum (RMM), a department of the City of Riverside, is the steward of the public trust of artifacts, archives, and historic sites owned by the City of Riverside. The RMM is responsible for three historic sites: National Historic Landmark Harada House, and the National Register listed Museum and Victorian House Museum Heritage House.

The Museum houses over 100,000 artitacts in its collections and 2000 linear feet of archives in the disciplines of Natural History, Anthropology, and History. Permanent and special exhibitions are on display throughout the year and are open to the public free of charge. The Museum also offers educational programs, special cultural events, and school programs.

Mission

The Riverside Metropolitan Museum is a center for learning and a community museum that collects, exhibits, and interprets cultural and natural history. In a rapidly changing community, the museum provides an understanding and appreciation of our region's legacy.

Background

Originally called the Cornelius Earle Rumsey Indian Collection, the Museum opened in the basement of old City Hall in 1924, when the widow of NABISCO magnate Cornelius Earle Rumsey donated her late husband's collection of Native American artifacts to the City of Riverside. In 1948, the Museum was relocated to its current facility, a former U.S. Post Office built in 1912. Nine volunteer Riverside citizens are appointed as Board Members serving in an advisory capacity to the Museum. The Riverside Arts and Cultural Affairs Division and Riverside Metropolitan Museum are a part of the Smithsonian Affiliates Program. More History on the Museum

Stewardship and Historic Preservation

Stewardship is the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. The Museum provides professional stewardship of the collections and historic sites held in public trust by the City of Riverside. Through application of “best practices” the Museum ensures the preservation, interpretation and accessibility of the collections and historic structures.

The Anthropology, Archival, History, and Natural History collections are preserved for future generations through proper storage, collections information management policies, and procedures. ARGUS collections management software provides a comprehensive database utilized for all collections related information and activities.

Appropriate historic preservation practices serve as a guide for the care, preservation, and maintenance of the Museum's three historic structures --- the National Register Main Museum, the National Register Heritage House, and the National Historic Landmark Harada House. Historic preservation professionals have identified the preservation needs ensure the structure's preservation for future generations.

Museum Support

The Riverside Museum Associates (RMA), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports the activities and growth of the Museum through gifts; memorials and bequests; and volunteering through special projects and programs. Join the RMA .

First Sundays Family Program
Starts October 2 - May | 6 Locations

	American Indian Women Artists: Beyond Craft Open from April 7 – November 13, 2011
	California Paper Crane Peace Project

Castle Park

What's Near Castle Park

All Restaurants in Riverside Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do Distance in: mi km

Thing to Do Distance Rating

Space Center Houston	5.0 mi 8.0 km
Bayou Wildlife Park	6.0 mi 9.6 km
Armand Bayou Nature Center	7.8 mi 12.6 km

http://www.castlepark.com

Mission Inn Museum

Type: Architectural Buildings, Missions 3649 Mission Inn Ave. Riverside, CA 92501 909-784-0300

Half Price $15 Summer Blue Whale Watching Tickets

Sunday, Sep 18 9:00a
California Whale Watching-Newport Landing , Newport Beach
The months of July & August offer the best opportunities to view the largest variety of whales in southern California.

2nd Annual Wet Electric Event at Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine

Friday, Sep 30 3:00p
Wild Rivers Waterpark , Irvine
Activated Events, in association with Wild Rivers and the Surfrider Foundation, will be hosting the 2nd Annual Wet Electric Event, featuring 25 world-class DJ's and more than 20 rides and attractions drawing up

BoomerTennis Weekend

Saturday, Nov 19 11:00a
Coto Valley Country Club , Trabuco Canyon
What is BoomerTennis? BoomerTennis was founded by Bob and Lace Milligan in the summer of 2010 with the hope of providing adult tennis players with the information they need to get maximum enjoyment from this gr

Group Camp-Ins

Friday, Oct 14 7:00p
Discovery Science Center , Santa Ana
Perfect for Scouts, Church Groups & Other Organizations: Lie on a Bed of Nails Interact with 100 hands-on exhibits Play a game of Virtual Volleyball Receive a special edition Midnight Madness patch Group Requi

Adult Open Studio Painting

Tuesday, Sep 20 9:30a
Merage Jewish Community Center , Irvine
Come once a week, twice a week or every two weeks to work on your own creations with clay, paint, or mixed media, under the supervision of Lynne Kaplan, our JCC art specialist.

3rd Annual Camp Fire USA Orange County Council "Igniting Change" Golf Tournament

Monday, Oct 24 1:00p
Monarch Beach Golf Links , Dana Point
Play a round of golf, have some fun, do some business and help Camp Fire USA Orange County Council all at the same time.

Teen Open Studio Painting and Sculpture

Tuesday, Sep 20 9:30a
Merage Jewish Community Center , Irvine
Come once a week, twice a week or every two weeks to work on your own creations with clay, paint, or mixed media, under the supervision of Lynne Kaplan, our JCC art specialist.

"In the Good ‘Ol Summertime"

Sunday, Sep 18 12:00p
Heritage Square Museum , Los Angeles
A special joint exhibition with Fort MacArthur Museum, this show will feature vintage summer clothing depicting various activities over several decades, from the Victorian to the 1940s.