Closes 16 Nov
Ynez Johnston: Ancient and Modern Tales and Myths
Palm Springs Art Museum · Palm Springs
April 4 – November 16, 2026
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Palm Springs Art Museum
Founded in 1938, the Palm Springs Art Museum is a regional cultural institution operating multiple locations in California's Coachella Valley. Its programming and collection focus on contemporary art and design, spanning an architecture center and a main art venue in Palm Springs as well as a sculpture garden in Palm Desert.
Planning your visit
$25 adult admission
USD 25 adults, USD 23 seniors, USD 17 students and teachers.
Free on Thursdays from 5 to 8pm; always free for under 18s and active-duty military and their families.
Timed entry recommended — slots sell out at peak times.
Where to stay
Last verified September 5, 2026
On view now
Until 4 Jan 2027
Alternative Palm Springs: Other Desert Architectures
Palm Springs Art Museum · Palm Springs
June 27, 2026 – January 4, 2027
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Until 1 Mar 2027
Jean-Michel Basquiat: Photographs by Lee Jaffe
Palm Springs Art Museum · Palm Springs
September 12, 2026 – March 1, 2027
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Until 3 May 2027
Lita Albuquerque: Cosmic Land
Palm Springs Art Museum · Palm Springs
October 16, 2026 – May 3, 2027
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Upcoming
Opens 21 Nov
The Grammar of Jim Dine: Works from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation
Palm Springs Art Museum · Palm Springs
November 21, 2026 – April 19, 2027
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Before you go
Visiting Palm Springs Art Museum — common questions
What exhibitions are on at Palm Springs Art Museum right now?
4 special exhibitions are on at Palm Springs Art Museum right now: Ynez Johnston: Ancient and Modern Tales and Myths (until November 16, 2026), Alternative Palm Springs: Other Desert Architectures (until January 4, 2027), Jean-Michel Basquiat: Photographs by Lee Jaffe (until March 1, 2027) and Lita Albuquerque: Cosmic Land (until May 3, 2027). One further show is already announced, starting with The Grammar of Jim Dine: Works from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation on November 21, 2026.
How much is admission to Palm Springs Art Museum?
Adult admission to Palm Springs Art Museum is $25. USD 25 adults, USD 23 seniors, USD 17 students and teachers.
Is Palm Springs Art Museum free?
Palm Springs Art Museum charges general admission, but there are free options. Free on Thursdays from 5 to 8pm; always free for under 18s and active-duty military and their families.
Do I need to book Palm Springs Art Museum tickets in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended at Palm Springs Art Museum; timed slots sell out at peak times.
What time does Palm Springs Art Museum open?
Palm Springs Art Museum is open Thursday 12:00–20:00, Friday to Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed Monday to Wednesday. Admission is free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., and the museum's Frey House II site is temporarily closed.