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History

The story of the Mission Inn stretches over more than a century and began with the Miller family, migrants to California from Tomah, Wisconsin. Read the full history here!

Museum Collection

See highlights of the Mission Inn Collection that include stained glass, architecture, textiles, furniture, paintings, and other cultural resources.

Exhibits

The Mission Inn Museum features permanent, temporary and virtual exhibits. The onsite permanent exhibit in the Mission Inn Museum details the history of the Mission Inn and it's founder Frank Miller, as well as featuring the collections of the Mission Inn Foundation and Museum.

School Resources

Hands on History (HoH) offers unique programs designed to reflect the values outlined in the Mission Inn Foundation and Museum’s mission statement. Our educational projects aim to engage students of all ages throughout Riverside in the history of their city with interactive, activity-based, and peer to peer learning opportunities.

Library

The Mission Inn Museum maintains an excellent reference library on subjects ranging from local history to mission architecture.

Research

The Mission Inn Foundation & Museum houses photograph collections and archival materials from all periods of the Mission Inn’s history. These resources are open to the public by appointment.

Publications

See our exhibit-related, educational program and history publications.

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