I've been to the RAM many times and it's a small art museum in Downtown Riverside. The Cheech…read moreMuseum is one stop light up and a larger museum. If you purchase a ticket to the Cheech, the RAM is included in your ticket price, or if you start at the RAM, the Cheech will be included that day. I came to the RAM this time around, specifically, for the 60 Miles East exhibit. This exhibit ends on 4/12, so make sure to swing by before then if you want to catch it. The exhibit contained many flyers, pictures, art, and even ticket stubs that brought me back to my childhood. It was in a clean and open space that made the experience enjoyable. This exhibit takes up only one room and there are other spaces to check out for additional art exhibits. I did notice less art, this time around, than in previous visits and many open spaces/walls were not taken up. Overall, I'm glad I got to enjoy this exhibit, before it ends, and it really highlights the Inland Empire's music scene as an important piece of diverse culture. Enjoy!

I recently visited the Riverside Art Museum and really enjoyed the experience. The museum is on the…read moresmaller side, but the collection felt thoughtfully curated and never overwhelming. What stood out just as much as the artwork was the building itself, which is beautiful and full of character. I especially loved the courtyard, which provided a peaceful space to slow down and take everything in. The gift shop was also excellent, with a great selection of unique items that felt carefully chosen rather than generic museum souvenirs. Between the art, architecture, and atmosphere, it was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon appreciating creativity in a truly beautiful setting.

Everything is amazing The rooms the museum tour…read more All the art that is inside Front desk gave us an upgrade Coming back soon

The tour was very informative and interesting. Highly recommended that you took the tour if you…read morelike to know history of Mission Inn. I really enjoy seeing underground areas, antique and collectibles which are not available to regular guests. The current price we paid was $45 for adult and $15 for kids. I think it should be complimentary for hotel guests but I guess one time pay is ok ($120 for 4 of us.) The tour was about 45 minutes and it had free champagne and apple cider at the end. The tour guide team was very nice and friendly. They made the tour fun and entertaining :)

Decent art walk. I've deff been to much better ones though…read more It's on the first Thursday of every month. Since I'm new to the area, I decided to check it out to see what Rachetside has to offer. The artist lot is pretty small. The vendors at the lot weren't that interesting when I visited. I do appreciate the opportunity to tour several local museums for free though. I enjoyed the metropolitan museum of art and the RAM. Both are very small but offer a few interesting exhibits. Walking around the life arts center was deff the highlight of the night. It was such a cool historic art space for local artists. They also have live music on the balcony, how nice. Actually there was live music in downtown through out the event and quite a few local businesses including bars and restaurants participate in and offer discounts and specials for the art walk. Overall, it is well organized and got a good vibe. I'd say it's worth doing at least once. It was deff nice to see downtown Rachetside getting artistic and lively for a change!!

If you're in the area or looking for something fun and chill to do on a thursday night, then you…read morehave to come here! Its ONLY on the 1st thursday of each month! There is an outside lot and a building across the street that you can walk around and appreciate and purchase if you're interested. It's almost like a swapmeet but for art. They have a live band playing on the 3rd floor of the building and in the basement theres always some type of performance or show. As you walk through the different booths and rooms, some even let you create art of your own! it's overall a very cool experience to enjoy with family and friends!

The front architecture of this building is quite striking. It's a two-story building that is in…read moredowntown. Check their website for open hours. The second floor houses the artwork of Mine Okubo. Very vibrant and colorful. Take the time to read the text. Learn about the history.

My wife and I stumbled onto the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties while we were next door…read moreat White Park for the Riverside Tamale Festival. After stuffing ourselves silly, we stopped in and instantly fell in love with this wonderful community resource dedicated to civil rights education and outreach. There were exhibits about social justice and civil rights, with information about key events and people in the Riverside area. We enjoyed a short film about social justice before walking upstairs. The second floor was a pleasant surprise for me: the entire floor was dedicated to the Mine Okubo exhibition. She was the author and illustrator of one of my favorite books in college, Citizen 13660, a graphic novel about Okubo's experiences as a child in the U.S. internment camps during World War II. She donated most of her life's work to the center after she passed away in 2001 and this is the first exhibition of her art in nearly 40 years. It was a thrill to see her paintings from various periods of her life as she experimented with different styles and techniques; the art depicting life in the internment camp was poignant and beautiful. After we finished our visit, we chatted with the friendly workers, learned about upcoming special events, and started planning our next trip to the center. Highly recommended. Note: the center is only open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm (including first Thursdays for the ArtWalk and by special appointments). Admission and nearby street/structure parking are free.

UCR ARTS is this great museum that focuses primarily upon photography. Based out of university of…read moreCalifornia, Riverside, what this museum presents is the work of very well-known photographers and other artists, as well as some of the student work. The moment you walk into the space you see that is very beautifully architecturally designed. Just near the entrance, they have a very nice spiral staircase that takes you up through the various floors where exhibitions are shown. As you walk farther back into the gallery, there you will find the lower level exhibition rooms. Moving upwards, you can get there via the aforementioned spiral staircase, or they also have a stairwell in the back, if that is your preference. Either way, you'll move through the various galleries and see some great photographs, and some other artistic works. Located right in the heart of downtown Riverside, this gallery space is very easy to find. There's parking all over the area, so that should never be a problem for you. The way admission works as this space is that you walk in, and there will more than likely be a person at the reception desk who will guide you over to the right of the facility There is the reception desk where you'll pay your fee and be given a small little badge to put on your apparel. Then, you're ready to go. Enjoy the showings. Overall, great space. Great place to view some really unique photographs and other artistic works.

Great space. Extensive photography exhibit. It's nice and quiet, which provides the viewer with the…read morespace and mindset to appreciate and contemplate. My favorite exhibit were the old photographs framed in the intricate frame made of pine cones.

We love coming here each year, but not on the first night LOL…read more Yes, parking can be a drag, but it's soon forgotten when you start walking around. Plenty to see and do... Restaurants, Check. Small shops to visit, Check. Craft & food stalls, Check. Historical Society store, Check. Riverside Bookstore, Check. Light parade, Check. Yes, plenty to see and do. What's not to like? Five Stars.

We came here to see the inn all lit up for Christmas. I have not been here in a while. There were…read morephoto ops with giant ornaments as you're walking towards the inn to see the lights. Once we got to the inn ... lucky for me, he knew where to go so we did not have to wait in line to go into the lobby so we got into the lobby fairly quick. The outside of the inn is beautiful! I love it so! It was full of lights! It was magical. The lobby was all decorated with trees and Santa's toy shop. On the balconies of the inn, they had decorative animated figures. They look like they were singing Christmas carols. I love coming here but I do not love the parking situation or how crowded it is. I took off one point for the parking situation. I feel there should be more signs directing you to the paid parking lot. I took off one star for this.

Closed for renovations according to sign at the door. Wish I knew this before walking over. Sounded…read moreinteresting by other reviews.

Went through during the Dickens Festival. Seeing people in Victorian garb walking through this…read morehistoric building, seemed to add to the experience. A lot of it was closed off as they appeared to be doing some remodeling. Pretty neat museum, and it's FREE. There's a lab upstairs with live animals (lizards, fish, frogs, spiders and insects mostly) and volunteers cleaning up recently uncovered fossils that were shipped to the museum. The volunteers in there are very kind and love answering questions and letting you get a closer look at whatever's in there. Mission Inn Ave is also pretty cool with all the old buildings and the pagoda across the street. It's worth a nice day trip if you've got something to go to in the area.

Ontario Museum of History & Art has some nicely curated local history and art in a beautiful old…read morecity hall building with free admission. The exhibits mix culture, community stories, and rotating art pieces, so it's worth a stop on a weekend outing.

A pretty nice local museum that has rotating exhibits. I came here on a weekend visit and it was…read morebusy here and there. People seem to just stop in shortly here, with a few people that stuck around longer to really take in the art. You walk in to the security desk and check-in with your location. They only need your zip code and you're free to check out the exhibit. There's about two museum security persons in the exhibit areas They don't really greet you, but they're there. I came in for their Chicana(o) art exhibit as well as their water exhibit. Both were good. They also had a special historical exhibit that features the history of the City of Ontario. That was an okay exhibit. Facility has some nice historical architectural feel. Kind of like some of the art deco styling in the L A. buildings. Parking lot is small, but you can also park on the street. Also just a very close walk the Ontario train station.