Art & Sol artist series (2024) Alexis and Chris Ramirez / Superbloom Studios
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Oasis Of Art

Greater Palm Springs is alive with art - in all its forms. From world-famous concerts and festivals to modern museums and public art installations to theater productions and live entertainment, the destination’s vibrant arts and culture scene buzzes with unique experiences. 

An Oasis of Art: From Murals to Music

Join us as we dive into the public art and entertainment scene of Greater Palm Springs, where the landscape serves as both canvas and inspiration for these local artists and art advocates.

Museums

Explore new, creative dimensions and visual inspiration at museums in Greater Palm Springs. Read More

Explore the Murals

Art is alive on every corner in Greater Palm Springs. Read More

ART IS ALIVE IN GREATER PALM SPRINGS

Known for its celebrated arts and culture scene, Greater Palm Springs offers visitors a chance to explore new, creative dimensions and visual inspiration at its many museums. The Palm Springs Art Museum, located in downtown Palm Springs near several boutique and upscale hotels, features three floors of painting, photography, sculpture and other media, as well as an on-site theater and bistro.

The museum’s Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion, a few blocks away, is equally inspiring. Other standouts, such as the Palm Springs Air MuseumSunnylands Center & Gardens, the Coachella Valley History Museum and Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, showcase everything from vintage World War II aircraft and historical archives to Native American artifacts.

It’s easy to spend a day—or two—discovering the destination’s diverse collections. Don’t miss our 48-hour guide to an artsy weekend in Greater Palm Springs, which hits many of the museum highlights.

Modern Muse

Modern Muse

Step back in time while exploring the destination’s treasure trove of midcentury modern architecture and design. Greater Palm Springs is home to some of the most iconic buildings designed by renowned architects like Albert Frey, Donald Wexler, John Lautner, and E. Stewart Williams.  

You can experience midcentury modernism through guided architecture tours, at the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, or during Modernism Week, a multi-day celebration featuring home tours, informative talks, and nightly parties.  

See Stunning Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Fun & fascinating guided tours in your own car from Modern Tours Palm Springs

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An inside look at Desert Modernism in Greater Palm Springs

Greater Palm Springs is known internationally midcentury modernism.

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