Natural History & Natural Science Museum
Western Science Center
Western Science Center is a natural history & natural science museum in Hemet, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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About this museum
What is Western Science Center?
The Western Science Center (WSC), formerly the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology, is a museum located near Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California. The WSC is home to a large collection of Native American artifacts and Ice Age fossils that were unearthed at Diamond Valley Lake, including "Max", the largest mastodon found in the western United States, and "Xena", a Columbian mammoth, as well as dinosaur fossils recovered from New Mexico.
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Museum details
- Name
- Western Science Center
- City
- Hemet
- State
- California
- IMLS Museum ID
- 8400601335
- Coordinates
- 33.70374, -116.96537
What kind of museum is Western Science Center?
Western Science Center is classified as a natural history & natural science museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more natural history & natural science museums →
Where is Western Science Center located?
Western Science Center is located in Hemet, California at approximately 33.70374, -116.96537. See the map above.
Does Western Science Center have a website?
Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.westerncentermuseum.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.
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