RMM is a center for learning and a community museum that collects, exhibits, and interprets cultural and natural history. The Museum is responsible for 3 historic sites: Main Museum (CLOSED), Heritage House, and National Historic Landmark Harada House.
The Riverside Metropolitan Museum (RMM), a department of the City of Riverside, is the steward of the public trust of artifacts, archives, and historic sites owned by the City of Riverside. The RMM is responsible for three historic sites: National Historic Landmark Harada House, and the National Register listed Museum and the Heritage House, a Victorian House Museum.
The Museum houses over 200,000 artifacts in its collections and 2000 linear feet of archives in the disciplines of Natural History, Anthropology, and History. Permanent and special exhibitions are on display throughout the year and are open to the public free of charge. The Museum also offers educational programs, special cultural events, and school programs.
