Palm Springs has a whole host of museums for history buffs and those who love learning while being entertained. Museums in Palm Springs are a great mix of this town’s rich cultural heritage in the area and its diverse artistic scene today. So, without further ado, here are a few museums waiting for you to explore in Palm Springs. 

Palm Springs Art Museum

Aptly located on Museum Drive in the Downtown Palm Springs area, the Palm Springs Art Museum has many permanent exhibits that change every few months, so there’s always something new to discover here. 

From paintings and sculptures to more abstract exhibitions such as glass, the Palm Springs Art Museum is a great way to spend the day appreciating everything it offers.

Since its…

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Palm Springs Architects: The Masters of Mid-Century Modern Design - Part 3

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This is Part 3 of our three-part series on the most influential architects in the history of Palm Springs Real Estate. Each one of these professionals brought their own style, as well as the styles of others, to bear on the area. Their architectural influence has made an indelible mark on Palm Springs and Coachella Valley real estate.  Please click on the links below to go straight to the architect you'd like to read about. Enjoy!

  • E. Stewart Williams: He's Everywhere
  • Donald Wexler: Steel & Glass
  • Albert Frey: The Desert Modernist

E. Stewart Williams: He’s Everywhere

E. Stewart Williams Palm Springs ArchitectBorn over a…

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Palm Springs Architects: The Masters of Mid-Century Modern Design - Part 2

(Click here for Part 1 and click here for Part 3)

This is Part 2 of our three-part series on the most influential architects in the history of Palm Springs Real Estate. Each one of these professionals brought their own style, as well as the styles of others, to bear on the area. Their architectural influence has made an indelible mark on Palm Springs and Coachella Valley real estate.

Click on the links below to go straight to that section.

  • George & Bob Alexander: Building Palm Springs
  • John Lautner: Space Age Pads
  • Richard Neutra: An American Master

George and Bob Alexander: Building Palm Springs

George and Bob Alexander Palm Springs ArchitectsWhen prospective home buyers shop for property in Palm…

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Palm Springs Architects: The Masters of Mid-Century Modern Design - Part 1

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Searching for a home in Palm Springs can be more than simply an exercise in looking at the property; it's a master class in Mid-Century Modern architecture. The architects who designed many of the homes in Palm Springs were masters of their craft and helped to shape the mid-century modern movement. There are few places with such a concentration of well-preserved and restored examples of some of the most renowned architects of residential property from the middle of the last century.

Palm Springs grew at a time when suburban tract homes were going up all over Southern California. In contrast, while redevelopment…

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