Rialto Historical Museum

Preserving the Story of Our Community

The Rialto Museum Annex building was constructed in 1955 and later donated to the Rialto Historical Society in 1971 by Dr. and Mrs. Merlin Hendrickson. The generous gift also included the historic 1906 Christian Church, helping establish a permanent home for the preservation of Rialto’s history.

A Warm Welcome Awaits

As you approach the museum entrance from Riverside Avenue, you’ll notice the redwood sign above the arched doorway reading:

Rialto Historical Museum — Est. 1971

Just above the “OPEN” sign, the American flag proudly flies, a symbol of the community spirit that has sustained the museum for decades.

Step inside and you’ll be greeted by one of our friendly volunteer docents. Visitors are invited to sign the guest book before exploring at their leisure.

Explore Twelve Rooms of History

The museum features twelve rooms filled with carefully curated displays that reflect the people, industries, and milestones that shaped Rialto.

Exhibits include:

  • Early settlement artifacts

  • Historical photographs

  • Household items from past generations

  • Community memorabilia

  • Local business and civic history

Each room offers a glimpse into a different chapter of Rialto’s story.

Outdoor Breezeway Exhibits

Before you leave, take time to visit the breezeway just outside the museum. There you’ll find a wall of historic tools related to the growth of citrus cultivation, once a cornerstone of the region’s economy, along with additional artifacts that highlight Rialto’s agricultural heritage.

Plan Your Visit

We invite you to experience the Rialto Museum in person and discover the stories that built our city.

Come explore, learn, and connect with Rialto’s rich past.

We hope to welcome you very soon.

Location:
205 N. Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376

Hours:
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Additional hours available as needed.)

Phone:
(909) 875-1750

If you are interested in visiting, please fill out the form and a team member will contact you to schedule a time for your visit or historical tours.


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A vintage dining room with floral wallpaper, a wooden fireplace mantel, a chandelier with two red lampshades, a dining table with silver serving dishes, upholstered chairs, a large red armchair, a clock, and a framed picture on the wall.
An indoor museum display with historical documents, photographs, and artifacts inside a glass case, with blue walls decorated with framed pictures and a window with curtains in the background.
Hallway of an antique shop with chairs, display cases, and framed artwork on the walls. A piano with sheet music on top is visible on the right side.
A white sign with black text advertising the Rialto Historical Society Museum outside a building, with a small shingled roof and a phone number at the bottom.
Interior of an office with a wooden desk, framed photographs, certificates, and a mirror on the wall, and a wheelchair in the corner.
Room filled with vintage military and memorabilia items including uniforms, medals, and artifacts displayed on tables, mannequins, and walls.