Mission Inn Foundation & Museum, Riverside

About Mission Inn Foundation & Museum

The Mission Inn Foundation & Museum preserves the legacy of the Mission Inn Hotel and the history of Riverside through guided tours, exhibitions, and educational programs. Visitors explore the rich cultural heritage of the city by taking downtown tours that begin at the museum's storefront location and step into the stories of the Mission Inn and its founder, Frank Miller. The museum operates an extensive collection of art, artifacts, and archival materials related to both the hotel and Riverside's history. Current exhibitions highlight Riverside's role in shaping American culture and identity through carefully curated artifacts from the Foundation's archive. The museum also offers the Hands On History educational initiative and hosts monthly public events. A museum store stocks Riverside gifts, books, and souvenirs connected to the Mission Inn. The Mission Inn Foundation was established in 1976 to support the preservation and restoration of the historic Mission Inn Hotel, which reopened in 1993 after a seven-year restoration. The museum operates in Riverside, California.