Take a glance backwards in time to the homes of some of Palm Springs' pioneers from the 30s or World War II-era aircraft. If you love history, we've got a rich one!
An Oasis of Culture: Palm Springs Art Museum is the community's epicenter, with traveling exhibitions and an extensive permanent collection. see the calendar for a run down on the current art with a vibrant theater, as well as performing arts and special events. The museum is open all year and admission is free from 4-8pm every Thursday to coincide with Villagefest.
For History Buffs: The Village Green Heritage Center in the middle of town, houses the Mc Callum Adobe and the Cornelia White House with memorabilia of our pioneers; the charming Ruddy's 1930's General Store Museum; and the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. For a look back at aircraft of the World War II era, you must visit the awesome Palm Springs Air Museum. Its many programs and flight demonstrations bring this era to life.
Visit PalmSpringsVibe.org/ for more information on culture, history and heritage in Palm Springs. Also, you can download a PDF Guide to Art Galleries in Palm Springs.
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AGUA CALIENTE CULTURAL MUSEUM
The Agua Caliente Cultural Museum inspires people to learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native cultures. We keep the spirit alive through exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs.
219 South Palm Canyon Drive, at the Village Green Heritage Center in downtown Palm Springs
760-778-1079
www.accmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Air Museum
Come for the History . . . . Stay for the Fun!
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a non-profit educational institution and home to one of the world’s largest collections of flyable WWII Airplanes. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork and library sources are used to perpetuate American history.
The significance of WWII is unparalleled in all of the history of the world in that it was the greatest, most costly conflict ever fought, taking the lives of more than 70 million people. It was Air Power that altered the outcome of that war and forever changed the lives of every person alive today.
During your visit to the Air Museum you can enjoy:
• 27 Flyable Warbirds
• Vintage car collection
• Tour through a flyable B-17 bomber
• Watch a movie in the Buddy Rogers Theater
• Test your skill on flight simulators
• Visit the unique gift shop
• “Pilot Shop” Now Open
• “Kool Kids” Activity Center
• WWII Educational Resource Library
• Java Joe’s and Our Freedom Fighter Cafe
Open daily year-round. Group Tours.
745 North Gene Autry Trail
760-778-6262
www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Nationally accredited art with a vibrant theater , that would be at home in any major city, featuring fine permanent collections and top touring exhibitions, galleries, sculpture gardens, Annenberg Theater. Toor Gallery Cafe. Open Tuesday-Sunday year round except major holidays.
101 Museum Dr. Palm Springs
760-325-7186, Recorded info 760-325-0189
www.psmuseum.org
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Cabot's Old Indian Pueblo Museum
Rustic Hopi-style structure build over a 20-year period. Open Saturday & Sunday
67-616 E. desert View Ave., Desert Hot Springs
760-329-7610
www.cabotsmuseum.org
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Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert
A hands-on museum in a safe, caring setting and lots of fun. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
71-701 Gerald Ford Dr. Rancho Mirage
760-321-0602
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Coachella Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Permanent collection of historical artifacts in 1926 adobe home.
Open Wednesday - Sunday September - June 82-616 Miles Ave, Indio
Nominal admission fee
Call for hours 760-342-6651
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La Quinta Historical Society Museum
Housed in the city's oldest commercial building (1937) with Cahuilla Indian artifacts, famous visitor and movie memorabilia.
September - June 15 open Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 4 pm, Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm
Admission free
77-885 Montezuma, La Quinta
760-564-1283
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Malki Museum
Located on the Morongo Indian Reservation, featuring a 1973 fire engine, pictorial displays and historical video.
Open Monday - Sunday, Admission free, but donations accepted.
11-795 Fields Road, Banning
909-849-7289
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Palm Desert Historical Society Museum
Housed in Palm Desert's first fire station (1949), featuring a 1973 fire engine, pictorial display and historical video.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, closed July & August
72-861 El Paseo, Palm Desert
760-346-6588
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General Patton Memorial Museum
Adjacent to former Camp Young, featuring memorabilia of World Ware II training ground. Open daily year-round.
Thirty minutes east of Indio, take I-10 east to Chiriaco exit
760-227-3483
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