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Palm Springs Art Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 99 attractions in Palm Springs
Traveller Description:
Providing field trips, exhibitions and programs in archaeology, this museum's mission is to promote a better understanding of art, natural science and...... more » Providing field trips, exhibitions and programs in archaeology, this museum's mission is to promote a better understanding of art, natural science and performing arts. « less
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Attraction type: Natural history museum, Art gallery, Speciality museum, Other
Address: 101 Museum Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-325-7186

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4 of 5 stars
Sacramento
17 Dec 2009

If the weather is not cooperating, this is the place to check out. It makes for a nice relaxing afternoon and many of the displays/exhibits are wonderful. Sometimes it can get cold, yes cold, in Palm Springs = especially in December so this makes for an excellent back up plan! You won't be dissappointed especially if you are into art.... more

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5 of 5 stars
College Station, Texas
25 Sep 2009

This was a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. We were surprised at all the great pieces here. And there is a lot of variety of pieces for a museum of this size. Some of the artwork was very impressive and we liked the local pieces too. more

11 Sep 2009

It was a hot day, and we were tired of walking in and out of shops. So, we decided to visit the museum. I was very impressed.. there is something for everyone here. My personal favorite was "Old Couple on a Bench" by Duane Hanson. We were shocked at how life-like it was. We very much enjoyed the current exhibition... more

3 Sep 2009

Went to Thursday evening as were were told that between 4pm & 8pm free admission.Good varied museum,but got told off for touching a display and then followed around the museum, by a guard, even though I apologied.A little excessive. In the UK when visiting a museum if an exhibit is not roped off, or displayed in a box you can... more

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4 of 5 stars
Gavle, Sweden
1 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is a gorgeous little museum, built on private donations. The museum is easy to get to, right in the center of PS. Though top floor was closed during our visit, we got to enjoy all the art we could take in for one day. This is a perfect museum for you not very fond of huge museums filled with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gurnee, Illinois
28 May 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Stopped by the Palm Springs Art Museum on a Thursday evening prior to Village Fest. The museum had nice exhibits and was the perfect size to meander through in a hour at a nice pace. The museum has free admission on thursday evenings. more

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5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
1 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Great family excursion - something for everyone. Very nice before dusk more

15 Oct 2007
1
person found this review helpful

They have a great Contemporary Art glass collection. I was able the see for the first time what I had seen in pictures - the works of famous glass artists. more

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3 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
30 Sep 2006
2
people found this review helpful

I was not expecting much, so I was pleased to find some gems in the museum collections. TIP: Go on Thursday, the museum is free from 4-8 pm, and is a block from the downtown Village Fest. more

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Palm Springs Art Museum Address

101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-325-7186