Menifee Buzz - Print, Online, and Social Media on whats Buzz'n in Menifee
Na

Menifee, CA

Humidity:
Wind: at
WundergroundLogo 4c Horz
KWeather is powered by Kaleidoscoop
Menu
  • HomeWhats Buzz'n
  • About Us
      • High Traffic Locations
      • What’s all the Buzz about?
      • Subscribe Today!
      • Contact
  • NewsAll Articles
      • City Buzz
      • Bizz Buzz
      • Entertainment
      • Tech News
      • Health / Sports News
      • Pets
  • CouponsDeals and Coupons
  • ArchiveView Past Issues
  • Advertising RatesPrint, Online and Social Media

SP News Highlighter

HEADLINES
Serving Menifee,Murrieta and surrounding Area. Come and visit Ameriprise Financial - Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:31
This time we're thinking inside the box Let provident help keep your important documents and valuables safe - Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:27
Blood Drive In Honor of Aydain Dammer - Monday, 14 September 2020 15:37
Bill and Julie Zimmerman ACM Arts Ambassadors of the Month September 2020 - Monday, 14 September 2020 15:29
Bar and Nightlife Closure Ordered by Gov. Newsom - Tuesday, 30 June 2020 17:31
Celebrating Juneteenth - Saturday, 20 June 2020 04:58
Learn how recent events can impact your Finances - Wednesday, 03 June 2020 23:00
How Are Seniors Managing and Coping During the COVID-19 Isolation? - Tuesday, 26 May 2020 05:40
Nicole Farrell ACM Artist of the Month May 2020 - Sunday, 24 May 2020 02:12
Car Problems!! Come to the New Auto Hub - Sunday, 24 May 2020 02:12
Follow @MenifeeBuzz
Tuesday, 12 June 2012 10:26

Tuesday Treasures ~ World Museum of Natural History

Written by  Menifee Buzz Staff
Tweet
PinExt

 

The World Museum of Natural History,located at La Sierra University in Riverside is a hidden local treasure. The museum is diverse in its collections, and if a family has a free Saturday afternoon it makes a great local destination.

It showcases one of the world's largest and finest collections of mineral spheres. Rounding out the displays are gems and minerals, fluorescent minerals, meteorites and tektites, petrified wood, shells, American Indian artifacts, and contemplative stones Also on display are outstanding systematic displays of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles. Specimens prepared by sculpture and freeze-dry taxidermy are displayed in a life-like manner.

Amphibians & Reptiles: Featuring systematic displays of crocodilians, turtles, tortoises, lizards, and snakes.

Birds: Displays of birds from most areas of the world. The Southeast Asian Bird display is the largest of its kind in the U.S.

Mammals: Systematic displays of unique mammals of the world, including displays of primates and carnivores.

Mineral Spheres: Displayed are selected specimens from one of the largest collections of spheres.

 

 

Gems and Minerals:

The Mineral displays are regularly changed and updated. Displays typically include the following: minerals of California, meteorites and tektites, fluorescent minerals, along with a display of especially showy minerals.

 

 

Trees: More than 100 species of trees have been naturalized to the campus which is officially recognized as an arboretum.

Petrified Wood: Study collections of petrified wood, especially from the western United States.

The museum is open to the public every Saturday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. It is also open by appointment at other times for group tours.

Location: 4500 Riverwalk Parkway Riverside, CA 92515

1.800.874.5587

www.lasierra.edu

 

Tweet
back to top

Signup for our FREE! eNewsletter

Safe Subscribe Logo
For Email Newsletters you can trust
Cambrianhomecare

Did you Know?

Award

Winner of Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Of The Year.  Four years in a row!!
Thanks to all the residents and businesses of Menifee for their votes!

Bee Cheese

Say Buzzzz... Visit our Photo Galley & View This Months Picture of the Month Winner!
Whats Buzz’n Around Menifee.
Jersey Mikes Menifee
Jersey Mikes Menifee

Latest Video

 

We are Social

Additionaly, you are welcome to connect with us on the following Social Media sites.

  • Like us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • YouTube Channel
  • +1 us on Google+
  • Connect on Linkedin

Make A Payment

payment.png
52072 Rcc Hosting
1 250x250
Xtreme Buiness Solutions
90173 Reseller Do
Mains 250x250 V1

© 2021 Menifee Buzz - Print, Online, and Social Media on whats Buzz'n in Menifee

  • Home
  • News
  • Business Directory
  • Calendar
  • Archive
  • Sitemap
Go Top