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California Museum of Photography

3824 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92501
909-784-3686; 909-787-4787
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Ranked #9 of 19 attractions in Riverside
Type: Art Museums
Description: This museum is dedicated to the understanding of photography and related media.
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Rancho Cucamonga, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Not what you expect, or where you would expect it to be. Very cool and quiet respite from the boiling Riverside temps, you can visit when you need a "refresher", its nice and quiet, not that stimulating for little kids, but enough interesting things for older kids to enjoy, cheap too, I think it only cost us about $5 to... More

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Lake Elsinore, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

I'm always impressed with the "innovative" stuff on display...sometimes it's quite "OUT THERE" but hey, what are they supposed to do? Have nothing but Ansel Adams? I always come away with new ideas about WHAT ART IS.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

Whenever I'm in town, I try to stop by this museum, and find something interesting there each time. There's a permanent display of early cameras and photography, as well as rotating exhibits, generally of more contemporary photography. It is a fairly small museum; even if you really linger and contemplate the exhibits at a leisurely pace, you can easily make... More

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

In association with UCR, this museum is well curated and has launched more than a few exhibits that have gone National. Worth an hour detour. Closed Monday.

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Riverside, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

This museum has local historic exhibits and cutting edge artist exhibits. I see something new every time I am there. This is one of the places that makes downtown Riverside such a great place to live. Thursday Night Art Walk is a good time to get a feel for the museum, as admission is free to many of the downtown... More

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Lake Forest, CA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Had to go there for a school trip.  It was good.  a little small, not too many exhibits, but decent.  Great location being in Downtown Riverside.

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San Diego, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2010

1st phone # listed was private residence. 2d # not available. Website indicates professionals only ??? Not to bother further. General public obviously not welcome.

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Riverside, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2008

This is a great place to visit and take in a different type of artistry. When I went, there was a Japanese music class performing the drums and other instruments out in the Main St. area. They were very good. The museum has multiple floors to enjoy the exhibits and on the top floor there is a giant camera box... More

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