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A cultural and educational leader in the greater desert community
Palm Springs Art Museum provides extraordinary creative encounters based on its collections of modern and contemporary art and traditional art of the Americas:
- By acquiring groundbreaking art works, working with leading contemporary artists, and creating unique exhibitions of world-wide importance.
- By creating innovative education experiences through interactive engagement with the region’s diverse communities.
- By presenting outstanding multi-disciplinary events within its theater and other museum venues.
Featuring 19th, 20th, and 21st century works focusing on contemporary California Art
Museum Summary
Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum features a sophisticated collection of art, loaned or donated by the area's affluent residents. The museum has an art collection that rivals urban metropolitan museums, and includes works from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Donald Judd, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, Robert Rauschenberg, Antony Gormley and Ansel Adams. Spread over the 150,000 square feet, the museum boasts major collections of modern and contemporary art, glass, photography, architecture and design and Native American and Western art. It has two outdoor sculpture gardens, a café featuring American and Continental cuisine, and a museum store that includes one-of-a-kind gifts and art-related merchandise. The museum is open every day except Mondays and major holidays, and is always 75 degrees, providing a welcome respite from the Palm Springs summer triple-digit temperatures. It features free admission every Thursday evening from 4-8 p.m. and every second Sunday of each month.
Admission
Palm Springs
• Free to members, and youths 12 and under
• $12.50 adults
• $10.50 seniors 62 and over
• $5.00 for students
• FREE for active duty military personnel and their families with I.D.
• Free public admission every Thursday from 4 - 8 pm during downtown Villagefest
• FREE admission the second Sunday of every month
• Free admission to AAM, NARM, and WMA members with I.D.
• Group tours available
Palm Desert
• Free to members, and youths 12 and under
• $5.00 adults
• $4.00 seniors 62 and over
• $4.00 for students
• FREE for active duty military personnel and their families with I.D.
• Free public admission every Thursday from 4 - 8 pm during downtown Villagefest
• FREE admission the second Sunday of every month
• Free admission to AAM, NARM, and WMA members with I.D.
• Group tours available
Discover a wealth of opportunities to escape, reflect, learn, create and become inspired. Just step inside and you will be surprised at what you'll find.
Founded in 1938, the Museum is an educational institution that promotes a greater understanding of art and performing arts through collections, exhibitions and programs. The Museum's permanent art collection features 19th, 20th, and 21st century works focusing on contemporary California, classic western American, Native American and Pre-Columbian art.
In addition, the Annenberg Theater keeps an eclectic calendar from ballet to modern dance, opera to jazz, and comedy to drama. The Museum offers art and science classes, special events, hikes, lectures, films, two sculpture gardens, cafe and museum store filled with unique items you won't find anywhere else.
Welcome to our Museum Store!
We pride ourselves on offering you the most unique, fun, fabulous, educational and creative gifts. The store itself is a visual treat in it's merchandise for home decor, fashion, children, gifts and one of a kind items by artisans from throughout the United States. The store excels in its service to our members and customers which we now extend to you. We offer complimentary gift wrapping, speedy shipping and even personal shopping by our merchandising staff- you tell us who it's for and what you want to spend and we'll take care of it for you.
MUSE CAFE
The Muse Café is in the museum's lower level and is open during museum hours. The menu features many fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and features a special of the day. Specialty coffees, beer, wine and other beverages are available. Click here to see the Muse Café menu. Outdoor dining in the museum's sculpture garden is also available.
As a special offer to museum members, the Muse Café will offer a 10% discount on all items upon presentation of their membership card.
The Muse Café in The Palm Springs Art Museum
Dine in the beautiful Herbert E. Toor Gallery or relax in the Marcuse Sculpture Garden.
Easy parking and no Museum fee required for Café Dinning
Enjoy our fantastic food and then pay a visit to the Valley's only World class Art Museum
Or shop in Southern California's finest Gift Shop.
760-322-4800, ext. 195
The Muse Café is open before most Annenberg Theater events and serves refreshments during intermission if scheduled.
Outdoor Dining
The Muse Café is always open during regular museum hours, including the free Thursday evenings and Free Second Sundays – make sure to check out its assortment of sandwiches, salads and refreshments. Guests of the Muse Café can always enjoy dining in the serene Marcuse Sculpture Garden. Dine on the delicious meals amid significant sculpture from the museum's collection in a calm and beautiful setting.
- 101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262, USA
- Palm Springs: 760-322-4800
- Palm Desert: 760-346-5600
- Contact: info@psmuseum.org
- Cost Range: $4-$12.50
- Categories: Cultural Attractions
- Tags: Cultural Attractions, Culture, Family-Friendly, Group Activities, Indoor Activities, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Romantic, Southern California