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Palm Springs Art Museum

101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-322-4800
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Ranked #4 of 63 attractions in Palm Springs
Type: Art Museums
Owner description: Located in downtown Palm Springs (with a branch location to open in spring 2012 in Palm Desert, CA), the Palm Springs Art Museum offers compelling art... more » Owner description: Located in downtown Palm Springs (with a branch location to open in spring 2012 in Palm Desert, CA), the Palm Springs Art Museum offers compelling art exhibitions from national and international artists. The museum’s extensive permanent collection includes significant works by modern and contemporary artists, western, contemporary and glass artists, and features 4-6 temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is open free every Thursday night and the second Sunday of every month. It also offers a range of theatrical and musical performances in its Annenberg Theater. Throughout all these programs, the museum is dedicated to creating memorable and inspiring interactions through educational and cultural opportunities. « less
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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Have visited Palm Springs on around fifteen plus occasions and never even knew this place existed! Incredibly impressed! The space is absolutely beautiful, the lighting is amazing and the exhibits were fantastic. Highly, highly recommend a visit. I've been to museums and art galleries around the world and this is by far one of my favorite... It's small but definitely... More

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Newark, New Jersey
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I'd rather go looking at funiture stores and art galleries. Quite frankly, modern art escapes me and I probably have no business writing a review. Almost everything looked like a high school or college art project. Do not expect to see Picasso, Miro, Dali, or other 20th Century Masters.

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Bob B, Public Relations Manager at Palm Springs Art Museum, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Hi - I'm sorry you didn't see some of the more impressive selections from our collection, but the Pam Springs Art Museum prides itself on the sigificant art we have on display all year. Our permanent collection boasts works by Piccasso, Chagal, Calder, Warhol, Degas, Henry Moore, Warhol, Lichtenstein and a wide range of other major artists. Contrary to your... More

Rancho Mirage, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Pleasant, spacious and easy to tour building. Hope after the remodeling of the plaza right in front of it, the museum will get more visibility. Hmm, then it may not seem as spacious...

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The setting and architecture alone would suffice but the collections were outstanding as well. I was fortunate to see the Rauschenberg at Gemini. It fit so well with the setting. A delightful way to spend a hot afternoon in the desert.

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Sarasota, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

My husband and I enjoy art so decided to visit the museum on a recent trip to the PS area. Honestly our expectations were not that high--how good could the collection be in a small museum in PS? Boy, were we wrong. If you enjoy contemporary art, you will love this place. The building itself is beautiful and perfectly complements... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This was a very pleasant surprise in Palm Springs. They have been blessed with some very generous benefactors and it is an interesting collection in a great building. Well worth a visit.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The PS Art Museum is a must see for anyone with an interest in art, sculpture or artifacts. It is spacious and well presented with nice separation among the various mediums of art. Many pieces are of world class rating. It is well staffed with knowledgeable attendants who are willing to converse. The exhibits change on a frequent interval so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Thursday evenings you get free entrance to the museum. You can start your visit to Downtown PS in the museum and afterwards have something to eat while enjoying Villagefest which is close by. The museum has an interesting collection of modern art. Not enormous but good quality pieces. Also the sculpture garden is worth the visit.

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Stoped by on a Sat. Afternoon. A good two hours coveored it some. Great stuff and some clunkers great pots and sculpture. Check out the celeb photos on the wall of the museums cafe

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

One of the nicest I have seen. Small, but so clean and beautiful. Mint aircraft. Nice staff and grounds. I have been a few times to their events and enjoyed them.

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