Our Operating Hours are…

We get a lot of calls asking when we're open. Our normal operating hours are: Tuesdays through Saturdays 8:00am - 5:00pm Sundays 12:00noon - 5:00pm Or you can call us at (951) 685-5818. No Admission fee.

SUMMER NATURE CAMP for 7-13 year olds...

Call us now to register your child for our Summer Nature Camp program. Four (4) weekly sessions beginning July 9th. Week #1 – “Let’s Rock!” July 9 – 12 Week #2 – “Dirt Made My Sandwich!” July 16 – 19 Week #3 – “Go Green!” July 23 – 26 Week #4 – “Cultures & Critters!” July 30 – August 2 Call now to register: (951) 685-5818.

ADOPT A TREE…Sponsor a new tree in our Biblical Garden!

One of our oldest gardens will also be one of our newest! New trails, fountains, pergolas and pathways will treat our guests to many plants and trees mentioned in the books of the Bible. Date Palms, almonds, pistachios, mulberry, the list goes on. Go to "downloads" for a complete list of trees and plants, or you can call us at office at (951) 685-5818. Reserve your tree now!

Programs for Schools

Come Learn With Us!

Hands-on education is the key to enthusiastic learning

Let our field trip programs broaden your student’s horizons.

Our Earth Science Museum includes specimens of rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world. Special exhibits include the largest Dinosaur Egg Collection from China on display in United States, a Mining display, Fluorescent Mineral display, Crestmore Quarry display and much more. For an additional $.50 per person you can add a museum tour to your other programs if it is not already included.

  • Earth Science Museum
  • Gold Panning (With Gold)
  • Introductory Lapidary*
  • Ethno-botany
  • Fossil Shack
  • Archaeology Dig
  • Geology of California*
  • Rock Collecting at the Dinosaurs
  • Indian Pictograph
  • California Rockhound
  • Dinosaur Dig
  • Adobe Brick Making
  • Ice Age Mammals*
  • Magic of Minerals*

*These Programs can be presented at your site. Price is determined by several factors. Please download the schedule and rate sheet below.

To book your class Program or for additional information, please call 951-685-5818. You can also request information by emailing programs@jmdc.org

Click here to download a complete class schedule and rates