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“Four museums in Palm Springs offer out-of-sun fun” Sacramento Bee / Associated Press
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 92 attractions in Palm Springs
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Providing field trips, exhibitions and programs in archaeology, this museum's mission is to promote a better understanding of art, natural science... more » Providing field trips, exhibitions and programs in archaeology, this museum's mission is to promote a better understanding of art, natural science and performing arts. « less
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Attraction type: Natural history museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, Other
Address: 101 Museum Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-325-7186

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“Palm springs Art museum”
4 of 5 stars
factman
ca
Oct 15, 2007

They have a great Contemporary Art glass collection. I was able the see for the first time what I had seen in pictures - the works of famous glass artists. more

“Better than expected!”
3 of 5 stars
miss_marie2
Los Angeles, California
Sep 30, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

I was not expecting much, so I was pleased to find some gems in the museum collections. TIP: Go on Thursday, the museum is free from 4-8 pm, and is a block from the downtown Village Fest. more

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101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Tel: 760-325-7186