Modernism Week

Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.

This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society

This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.

On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.

This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of Midcentury Modern residential styles.

View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first Midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

Join PS ModCom for a fun 2-hour Sunny Cycle (cycling optional) midcentury tour of the many architectural wonders in a selection of prized neighborhoods.

Tour a stunning 50s home in the Twin Palms neighborhood, featuring post-and-beam style and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by H3K Home + Design.

Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

Enjoy the definitive Modern architecture tour. Modernism Week Architecture Tours offers a fascinating exploration of Palm Springs’ world-famous Midcentury Modern architecture.

Join Modernism Week as we ascend the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains aboard the world's largest rotating tramcar. Experience this architectural masterpiece with a guided tour followed by lunch.

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Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner, his iconic 1947 residential fourplex in Desert Hot Springs.

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the historic Kirk Douglas Estate, designed by famous Modernist architect Donald Wexler and built by Robert Higgins in 1954

This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

Explore the trendsetting interiors, fashions and liberated romance of the film's successful interior designer in a Multimedia presentation followed by a screening of the restored 1959 classic.

Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

Explore 3 exquisite new model homes—3,500 to 7,000 sq. ft.—while savoring a progressive dinner and live entertainment at each stop. Conclude the evening with an exclusive look at Cotino Bay.

Join us for five all-new short talks about the quirky side of Modernism, presented at the William Krisel-designed Ocotillo Lodge, an iconic midcentury venue rarely open to the public.

Raise a special glass to the start of Modernism Week – October by celebrating exceptional wine, lively conversation, and stylish surroundings at HALL Palm Springs inside the stunning Thompson Palm Springs.

Join Ethylina Canne for Ethyl's Place Mod Bingo! Celebrate Tupperware's 80th Anniversary with drag performances, DJ Discoboy retro hits, craft cocktails and fabulous prize packages.

Join us at Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge for the inaugural Fall Dining Series, a curated sampling of local favorite restaurants housed in iconic buildings with chef-prepared menus designed especially for Modernism Week.

Join us at Bar Issi for the inaugural Fall Dining Series, a curated sampling of local favorite restaurants housed in iconic buildings serving chef-prepared menus designed especially for Modernism Week

Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.

This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society

This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.

This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of Midcentury Modern residential styles.

View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first Midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

Join PS ModCom for a fun 2-hour Sunny Cycle (cycling optional) midcentury tour of the many architectural wonders in a selection of prized neighborhoods.

Tour a stunning 50s home in the Twin Palms neighborhood, featuring post-and-beam style and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by H3K Home + Design.

Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Steven J. Scott unravels the mystery of his Old Las Palmas neighborhood home, ultimately identifying it as a significant architectural design by William Charles Tanner.

Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

Enjoy the definitive Modern architecture tour. Modernism Week Architecture Tours offers a fascinating exploration of Palm Springs’ world-famous Midcentury Modern architecture.

Discover Palm Springs’ origins on this guided walking tour of downtown landmarks, including the Plaza Theatre, O’Donnell Golf Club, and the American Legion Post, with insider stories and rare access.

Join Modernism Week as we ascend the spectacular San Jacinto Mountains aboard the world's largest rotating tramcar. Experience this architectural masterpiece with a guided tour followed by lunch.

Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner, his iconic 1947 residential fourplex in Desert Hot Springs.

Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover Midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

Exclusive driving tour of six high-end Desert Modern vacation homes and full-time residences across Palm Springs—rarely open to the public. Bold design, indoor-outdoor living and vibrant style throughout.

This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.

Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board member Steven Keylon, an architectural historian and author, will explore the life and many-faceted career of architect Hugh M. Kaptur.

Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

Just beyond the gates of the legendary El Dorado Country Club, something unexpected rises from the desert floor. The Desert Eichlers are a labor of love—and a feat of determination.

Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes

Join us for five all-new short talks about the quirky side of Modernism, presented at the William Krisel-designed Ocotillo Lodge, an iconic midcentury venue rarely open to the public.

This evening tour provides guests with a very special time of day to view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Beat the crowds and enjoy a festive wine reception and early buying opportunity at the Palm Springs Modernism Fall Show.

Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive Twilight Tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening inspired by the musical eras of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious 4-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails

Modernism Week After Dark's social events are uniquely curated to add a festive night cap to your evening. Join us at Spirit Animal for dancing, drinks and fun at this high-spirited new club.

See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society

This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

Join us as we pedal our way through architecturally significant neighborhoods in Palm Springs and highlight midcentury homes.

On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.

This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of Midcentury Modern residential styles.

View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first Midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

Great Autos presents our 38th Annual Charity Car Show Casual Concours 2026. Our theme this year is Swinging 60s on Route 66. Celebrating vehicles from the 1960s and the 100th Anniversary of Route 66.

Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories. If fashion is your passion, this event is not to be missed.

Back by popular demand! screenings sold out at Modernism Week in February. Didn’t see it? Not yet in release, so don’t miss this opportunity to see it now on the big screen.

Join PS ModCom for a fun 2-hour Sunny Cycle (cycling optional) midcentury tour of the many architectural wonders in a selection of prized neighborhoods.

Tour a stunning 50s home in the Twin Palms neighborhood, featuring post-and-beam style and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by H3K Home + Design.

Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

Enjoy the definitive Modern architecture tour. Modernism Week Architecture Tours offers a fascinating exploration of Palm Springs’ world-famous Midcentury Modern architecture.

Add to your collection, discover new sources, various styles and authors represented. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Palm Springs Library. Book sale at the Welwood Murray Memorial Library.

Go behind the gates of Blue Skies Village to tour seven interiors, a hidden garden, and the William F. Cody–designed clubhouse in this storied midcentury Hollywood retreat in Rancho Mirage.

Tour seven distinct homes at CoCo Cabana, a beautifully preserved 1955 garden apartment retreat showcasing classic desert resort living in one of Palm Springs’ most scenic neighborhoods.

Come tour Desert Lanai 4, an intimate condominium community designed by famed midcentury architect Charles Du Bois featuring his famous A-frame roofline.

Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner, his iconic 1947 residential fourplex in Desert Hot Springs.

Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover Midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

The 12th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show–Fall Event returns with 40 exceptional national exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the elegant Earl and Marie Liever Residence (1968), one of architect Stan Sackley’s major Canyon Country Club commissions.

Encore screening of the acclaimed documentary celebrating Palm Springs' most influential designer, which premiered at MW this year. Didn't see it? Not yet in release, so don't miss this screening!

Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

Visit more than 50 artists in 5 art districts creating today's art influenced by the original Modernists. This is a FREE, self-guided tour. We invite you to come meet the artists of the Coachella Valley. Studios open 11AM-4PM

Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

“It’s the age of space, and we’ve just landed in the most Modern metropolis in the known universe,” says Charles, as he leads us on a madcap mashup of LA’s iconic midcentury style… in Kodachrome COLOR!

Join us for five all-new short talks about the quirky side of Modernism, presented at the William Krisel-designed Ocotillo Lodge, an iconic midcentury venue rarely open to the public.

Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes

This evening tour provides guests with a very special time of day to view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Join us at King’s Highway for the inaugural Fall Dining Series, a curated sampling of local favorite restaurants housed in iconic buildings with chef-prepared menus designed for Modernism Week.

Join us at Mr. Lyon’s for the inaugural Fall Dining Series, a curated sampling of local favorite restaurants housed in iconic buildings with chef-prepared menus designed especially for Modernism Week.

Experience The Lautner Compound at sunset during an exclusive Twilight Tour featuring Hotel Lautner, architectural history, restoration stories and a signature cocktail.

PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a fun-filled evening inspired by the musical eras of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, paired with a delicious 4-course dinner and free-flowing cocktails

Modernism Week After Dark offers the perfect festive nightcap. Enjoy a soundtrack spun by DJ Bobby, premium craft cocktails, and the relaxed energy of one of Palm Springs’ most beloved gathering spots.

See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.

This tour explores the focal point for the origins of Palm Springs. Discover four unique and historic buildings, now museums of the Palm Springs Historical Society

This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.

See how Desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.

In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.

Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.

The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.

On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.

Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.

Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.

The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.

This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of Midcentury Modern residential styles.

View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first Midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.

In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.

Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.

Join PS ModCom for a fun 2-hour Sunny Cycle (cycling optional) midcentury tour of the many architectural wonders in a selection of prized neighborhoods.

Tour a stunning 50s home in the Twin Palms neighborhood, featuring post-and-beam style and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by H3K Home + Design.

Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.

Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.

Enjoy the definitive Modern architecture tour. Modernism Week Architecture Tours offers a fascinating exploration of Palm Springs’ world-famous Midcentury Modern architecture.

Step inside one of architect John Lautner's most celebrated early works during this exclusive Modernism Week tour of Hotel Lautner, his iconic 1947 residential fourplex in Desert Hot Springs.

Explore Little Beverly Hills on a guided walking tour of the Alexander Company homes designed by William Krisel. Discover Midcentury design, neighborhood stories and Palm Springs history.

The 12th Annual Palm Springs Modernism Show–Fall Event returns with 40 exceptional national exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.

Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.

The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of historic “Morada La Estrella” designed by William Charles Tanner and built in 1932.

PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a festive, musical morning serving a secret three-course brunch with free-flowing mimosas, Bloody Marys, beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails.

Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.

The swank cool of 1970s Desert Modernism meets laid-back luxury in this expansive, light-filled home in prestigious Indian Canyons. This late Modernist home had lost its luster but got a glow-up.