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Palm Springs Art Museum

101 Museum Drive · Palm Springs, CA

Why you should go…

Founded in 1938, the museum is the largest cultural institution in the Coachella Valley, housed in a 150,000 square foot building with more than 12,000 objects in its permanent collection. Holdings span 19th to 21st century contemporary California art, classic western and Native American art, Mesoamerican and Mexican art, European modern art, and American photography. The museum also contains the 433-seat Annenberg Theater and offers free admission on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8pm.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Palm Springs Art Museum, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
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    Palm Springs

    Free

    Official visitor info for Palm Springs, from desert resorts and Palm Canyon shopping to the aerial tramway.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
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    Five Star Adventures Tours

    $50+

    Guided sightseeing tours past Palm Springs celebrity homes and midcentury modern architecture.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Escape Room Palm Springs

    $25–$50

    Private, family-friendly escape rooms in Palm Springs with themes from bank heists to a wizard school.

    2.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Indian Canyons

    Under $25

    Palm oasis canyons on Agua Caliente tribal land near Palm Springs with hiking trails and a trading post.

    2.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Palm Springs Air Museum

    Under $25

    Living history museum with one of the world's largest flyable collections of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam era aircraft.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Attractions
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    Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

    $25–$50

    The world's largest rotating tramcar ride, climbing 2.5 miles up Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park.

    4.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions