Sight guide · Palm Springs · United States
Visiting Palm Springs Art Museum
At the foot of the mountain on Museum Drive, the museum covers modern and contemporary art, Western American and Native American art, studio glass and an outdoor sculpture garden.
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Quick answer
Palm Springs Art Museum is a museum in Downtown Palm Springs, Palm Springs. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Downtown Palm Springs
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, rainy day and architecture
- Best months
- December–February
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About Palm Springs Art Museum
At the foot of the mountain on Museum Drive, the museum covers modern and contemporary art, Western American and Native American art, studio glass and an outdoor sculpture garden. It is a cool, quiet retreat on a hot afternoon, a short walk from Palm Canyon Drive.
Tip: The museum has offered free entry on some evenings; check its website before you go and pair a visit with dinner downtown.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Downtown Palm Springs, palm Canyon Drive shops, museums and restaurants within walking distance of most hotels.
Best time to visit Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs Art Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
- February: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Palm Springs has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Palm Springs itinerary visits Palm Springs Art Museum on day 3, together with Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Architecture and Design Center.
- No. 7 of the 16 sights in our Palm Springs things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Palm Springs.
Near Palm Springs Art Museum
Within walking distance of Palm Springs Art Museum (straight-line distances):
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum — about 0.4 km away, 1.5–2 hours, low cost
- Tahquitz Canyon — about 1.6 km away, 2 hours, low cost
If you like Palm Springs Art Museum
- Palm Springs Air Museum — Palm Springs Airport, 2 hours
- Cabot's Pueblo Museum — Desert Hot Springs, 1.5 hours
Staying near Palm Springs Art Museum
Stay in Downtown Palm Springs ($$$) to walk here: palm Canyon Drive shops, museums and restaurants within walking distance of most hotels. All areas to stay in Palm Springs.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Palm Springs Art Museum?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is about 0.4 km away in a straight line, so the two fit a half-day.
+Is Palm Springs Art Museum free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Palm Springs Art Museum?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. The museum has offered free entry on some evenings; check its website before you go and pair a visit with dinner downtown.
+Do I need to book Palm Springs Art Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.