Cabot's Pueblo Museum - Desert Hot Springs

October-May Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tours: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30m, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
June-September Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm
Tours: 9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am
Location: 67616 East Desert View Avenue
Why Go There? Built by Cabot Yerxa in 1941 with intent to become his residence and a museum (opened to the public in 1950), the 5,000 square foot, four story, 35 room building contains Native American art and artifacts, souvenirs of Cabot’s world travels, and Cabot’s own art works; features monthly artists, events; annual fundraiser gala (May); military, senior, youth discounts.
More Information: Cabot’s Museum

Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum of Assemblage Art - Joshua Tree

Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Location: 63030 Blair Lane
Why Go There? Years in the making, wander and ponder numerous outdoor artworks created by artist Noah Purifoy (deceased) from an astonishing and vast variety of household goods, toys, clothing, machine parts, and pieces of cast-off objects, some recognizable, some not; no cost (donations welcome). Somewhat north of the museum property, but clearly visible, one can spot a "space-ship" looking red pod home.
More Information: Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum

El Paseo Artwalk - Palm Desert

First Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm,  November-May
Location: El Paseo from Ocotillo to Portola
Why Go There? Exhibit openings, artist receptions, gallery hospitality and festive atmosphere; courtesy carts available.
More Information: El Paseo Artwalk

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum - Palm Springs

Wednesday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm; (Friday-Sunday June-August)
Location: 219 South Palm Canyon Drive (2020 new site: East Tahquitz Canyon Way/South Indian Canyon Drive)
Why Go There? Focus on Native American culture with changing exhibits, cultural events; annual fundraising Dinner in the Canyon (early October); gift shop. No admission cost. Sponsors annual NativeFilmFest.
More Information: ACC Museum

Palm Springs Art Museum - Palm Springs

Friday-Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 12:00pm-8:00pm, closed Wednesday
Location: 101 North Museum Drive
Why Go There? California, European modern and Native American art housed in modern 150,000 square foot building; special events; Muse Cafe, gift shop; senior/student discount; free: activity military, under 18 years, second Sundays, Thursdays 4:00pm-8:00pm
More Information: PS Museum

Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center - Palm Springs

Friday-Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 12:00pm-8:00pm, closed Wednesday (open Modernist Week)
Location: 300 South Palm Canyon Drive
Why Go There? Features changing designer exhibition; Vault Store gift shop; daily tour (11:00am); nominal admittance fee; free to military, Thursday from 4:00pm, second Sunday.
More Information: Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center

Palm Springs VillageFest - Palm Springs

Thursday 6:00-10:00pm (starts 7:00pm summer months)
Location: Palm Canyon Drive (downtown, three blocks long)
Why Go There? Art, entertainment, shopping draw visitors to stroll the avenue.
More Information: VillageFest

Additional Resources

Indian Wells Arts Festival - Indian Wells
Annual popular juried art show draws international artist submissions (April)

JTNP Arts - Joshua tree National park
Council for the Arts juried show, Spring Tea, other events (some in Twentynine Palms)

Joshua Tree Art Galleries - Joshua Tree
Guide to art galleries, second Saturday Art Walk

La Quinta Art Celebration - La Quinta
Annual juried art showcase of quality art, variety of media (March)

La Quinta Museum - La Quinta
Features local indigenous and immigrant history, rotating cultural arts exhibits; gift shop; 77-885 Avenida Montezuma, Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
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College of the Desert - Palm Desert
Marks Art Center, College of the Desert changing exhibits, opening receptions; Monday-Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm, 43-500 Monterey Avenue

Modernism Week - Palm Springs
Annual February week highlights midcentury architecture, design, culture

29 Palms Art Gallery - Twentynine Palms
Local artist guild gallery, gift shop, exhibitions, events

Visit 29 - Twentynine Palms
Public art sculptures, 25+ murals decorate buildings throughout town