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Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center turns geology into a family stop
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center in Jurupa Valley has weekend hours, fossil exhibits, dinosaur eggs, minerals, mining displays, gardens, and a clear visit page.
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center gives Jurupa Valley a very specific learning stop. It is not a generic children’s museum. It leans into fossils, minerals, mining, and geology.
The museum page points to a Columbian mammoth, T. rex skulls, saber-tooth cat remains, rare ammonites, dinosaur eggs, bright minerals, and Crestmore Quarry pieces.
The center is at 7621 Granite Hill Drive, and public hours are limited. Check the official hours page before going, especially if you are planning around a weekend visit.
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Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center at 7621 Granite Hill Drive. Check hours before going because public hours are limited.
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Reviewed June 30, 2026
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