We have a second home in the area and this is one of our favorite things to do with friends and family when they’re in town. The museum has a wonderful permanent collection, much of which is on display in the three-story portion of the museum. Seasonal exhibitions are in the front galleries, and this month’s exhibition features local desert artists who are making an impact on the region. It’s absolutely fantastic and the work is very compelling. Plan to spend a couple hours here and don’t miss the sculpture garden on the lower level. There’s also a new restaurant opening in a couple of months which rumor has is going to be fantastic. One of the top things to do if you’re in town visiting, or if you live here to become a member.

We went on the free admission Thursday night from 5 to 8 pm. It did not disappoint at all. Great crowd of people. Nice people watching. Great exhibits. Saw small Picasso exhibit. Wonderful glass exhibit. And Mexican contemporary art exhibition.

The affluence of the area helps make this a great midsize town museum. It has a series of changing exhibits as well as it’s permanent collection. Parking is easy and free with a large underground lot across the street. It’s downtown so you can take in the other sites of Palm Springs while there.

So the architecture of the museum works well. Even before you enter the building large sculptures by Henry Moore. Inside on the second floor other Moore works plus real special Calder. This piece is worth the price of admission. Inside, The museum exhibits are logically separated by three floors with large well lite rooms with high ceilings giving the visitors room to maneuver with several good sight lines. The modernist Mexican artists, Rivera, RuffinoTamayo and David Alfaro Siqueiros are uniquely displayed between PreColumbian ceramics. There’s much more including Picasso drawings in the lower level. Meh. The gift shop is small,but well stocked.

Always worth visiting. We like to go on Thursday evenings when it is free. It also allowed us free admission the Architecture and Design Building a few blocks away, which is worth a stop. Go on a Thursday, and then visit the Village Fest downtown. There is lots of activity. There is a public parking lot across the street from the art museum. It has chargers for your EV. A wonderful art museum.

The Palm Springs Art Museum is a jewel not to be missed. There are so many impressive sculptures, but the Arthur James rhombicosidodecahedron (!!) at the entrance is stunning. Outdoor sculpture garden is lovely. Architecture and acoustics are first rate. The Norman Zammit "Gradations" display is also great. So many features. A place in which you can lose yourself for hours. Just great.

There is so much to see here, and it’s the best ticket in town. The new Norman Zammit show is not to be missed, and the Queer Art exhibition from the permanent collection is strong. Amazing permanent collection, great architecture and a new restaurant opening from a top chef. Go with friends and family and you will love it!

This museum is a treasure. It is ideally located two blocks from the Main Street of Palm Canyon. Try to take a Docent tour. They last 30-45 minutes, are free, and ALWAYS enhance the experience of the permanent collection as well as the Special exhibits. Today’s tour with Maureen of the Norman Zammitt exhibition was no exception. And don’t miss the well curated Gift Store!

This is a compact art museum with lots of great art. Very easy to navigate, air conditioned, and free parking. It's terrible I can't remember, but I believe it was mostly contemporary art, and there is an outside sculpture garden. There were some school groups visiting when I was there and the space is so airy that it was easily shared.

Palm Springs is all about Mid Century Modern, so it should be no suprise that most of the art here is modern contemporary, which is my favorite! You're not going to find classical Renoir, Monet, Borticelli, Picasso, or paintings of Jesus dying. It's mostly all post 1900s art...weird, zany, funky, unique, wild, eccentric, and though provoking arts. Be sure to visit the bottom floor gardens as well, more groovy stuff to see! For $16 Adult, its a good way to spend 60-90 minutes, especially if its ridiculously hot outside!