3 Best Places To See in Moreno Valley, CA

“The Southern California Railway Museum has over 200 vintage train cars and locomotives from Los Angeles and the West. The museum aims to educate the public about the railway transportation history of Southern California and the West. Visitors can ride the trains and trolleys, visit many exhibits, enjoy the park, and get tours from museum docents. They can experience riding in one of the early Los Angeles streetcars and a more modern PCC on the Loop Line. The museum is committed to developing visitor and member appreciation for the historical impact of rail transportation on the Western United States and encourages them to contribute to the shared history it is preserving for future generations. This 100-acre museum is open seven days a week and often hosts special events and programs. Trains and trolleys run every weekend. The Southern California Railway Museum offers free train rides for kids under 5.”

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“Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum is committed to showcasing and preserving the history, culture, and traditions of the Native American tribes of the Inland Empire region. The museum provides a complete interpretation of Native American history and educational experience into the cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Inland Southern California. Ya'i Heki' Regional Indian Museum is located 16.3 miles from downtown Moreno Valley. The museum features the regional flora and fauna displays of the Southern California bioregion and early Spanish explorers. All visitors can enjoy the "Parks to Classroom" experience free of cost. The museum also provides non-school organizations free museum tours and tailored programs, and educational opportunities to private and public community groups.”

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“Western Science Center aims to provide advanced knowledge of the region’s natural history and cultural heritage, with an emphasis on the importance of water to life in the context of environmental change over time. Western Science Center is located 29 minutes away from Moreno Valley, CA. The museum was developed to provide world-class facilities for the testing, curation, and display of nearly one million specimens discovered during the construction of Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet. The museum plays a significant role in meeting the challenge to build a sustainable future for people and their environments in California and beyond. The museum is home to both permanent and special exhibits and educational programming promoting scientific knowledge. Visitors can discover the past and explore the future. Western Science Center affords free admission for members, active military, and youth ages 4 and under.”

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