3 Best Places To See in Riverside, CA

“March Field Air Museum is committed to promoting an understanding of humanity's reach to the skies and March Field. The museum offers an unparalleled view of the most modern military aircraft in the United States Air Force. The museum contains more than 70 vintage aircraft, more than 89 historical aircraft, and exhibits related to military and civil aviation history and March Field. The museum's 2,000 square foot central display area was filled with photos, models, and paintings illustrating the past of military aviation. The museum was staffed by some 160 volunteers and nine full-time employees. From early pioneers of powered flight to iconic World War II bombers and cutting-edge drones, March Field Air Museum provides a comprehensive look at the advancements in aviation. The museum offers free admission for children four years old and under, members, active duty, active guard, and active reserves with a DOD ID card.”

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“UCR Botanic Gardens is a 40-acre garden of living nature with over 3,500 species of plants and thousands of displays worldwide. The varying elevation and geology of the gardens and Riverside's subtropical climate establish various microclimates, allowing for notable plant diversity and an abundance of wildlife. The garden's mission is to provide many plant resources for UCR and other local schools. The gardens also contain plant materials for different research projects and help test and display introduced plant species from all parts of the globe. The gardens aim to promote campus and community engagement in nature, gardens, and conservation. One-third of the gardens' 40 acres remain unplanted and consist of native plant communities, including coastal sage scrub and annual grassland.”

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“Riverside Art Museum aims to integrate art into the lives of people in a way that engages, inspires, and builds community by presenting thought-provoking exhibits and providing quality art classes that instill a lifelong love of the arts. Riverside Art Museum regularly displays the work of some of the most well-known artists in the world, as well as exhibits highlighting the works of their talented local members and aspiring local students. In the 1960s, Riverside Art Museum was drawn to the building because of its remarkable architecture as a piece of art in its own right. On July 5, 1967, Morgan's building was purchased from the YWCA and became the proud home of the Riverside Art Museum. The museum offers art classes as well as other events to inspire and build community. Free admission is for children 12 and under and for military-accompanied adults.”

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