Pin itPalm Springs Art Museum
Mid-century modern design and contemporary art in a downtown museum that explains Palm Springs' architecture.
- Duration
- 1.5-3 hours
- Cost
- Adults $14, Seniors $12, Students $6, Under 18 free; Thursday after 5 p.m. free
- Type
- Cultural
- What stands out
- Mid-century modern design and contemporary art in a downtown museum that explains Palm Springs' architecture.
Adults $14, Seniors $12, Students $6, Under 18 free; Thursday after 5 p.m. free
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Palm Springs Art Museum, at 101 Museum Drive in downtown Palm Springs, is small by metropolitan standards but curated with a specificity that larger institutions often lack, with particular strength in mid-century modern design and Native American art.
The experience
The mid-century modern focus provides direct context for the residential architecture you'll see across Palm Springs. The furniture, industrial design, and architectural drawings explain why the houses look the way they do, which makes a drive through the city's neighborhoods more rewarding before or after a visit. The contemporary collection is genuinely engaging, and the building itself is walkable from the restaurants and galleries along North Palm Canyon Drive. Allow 1.5 to 3 hours depending on how deep you go.
Logistics
Open Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday through Wednesday. Adults $14, seniors $12, students $6, under 18 free. Thursday evenings after 5 p.m. are free admission, which pairs naturally with dinner downtown. Walking distance from most central Palm Springs hotels and restaurants.