Palm Springs, CA
By Lynne Tucker
As one of the best destinations in the world for midcentury modern architecture, Greater Palm Springs is the perfect home for the country’s first free-standing architecture and design museum. Opened in 2014, the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion is a must-see for architecture lovers and tourists alike.
Housed in the historic 1961 Santa Fe Federal Savings & Loan building (designed by E. Stewart Williams) in downtown Palm Springs, the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center showcases classic midcentury international style. Not only is the building a Class I Historic Site, but its ground-level glass pavilion space also features architecture and design exhibitions. Whether you’re coming to Greater Palm Springs for Modernism Week or want to add midcentury vibes to your next visit, this modernism museum is the perfect stop.
Tours
Hugh Kaptur: Organic Desert Architecture Exhibition
The one-hour tour of the current exhibition is included with admission. Please meet at the Admission Desk to begin your tour.
Now through June 17, 2019
11 a.m.: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
2 p.m.: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Admission
Adults $5
Free admission every Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. (sponsored by the City of Palm Springs)
Always free for children under 18, active duty military and their family, and NARM and ROAM participants.
Hours
Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday 10:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Noon-8:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Think Travel and Enjoy the Journey!
For more information contact:
www.psmuseum.org/visit/psam-a-and-d-center
Lynne Tucker is a travel writer and photojournalist based in Palm Desert CA
