The last time that we've been it was just for a walk around the garden and the museum area. If you…read morehaven't been, it's beautiful. Free to visit and you can enjoy the cactus garden and wander around the gardens. Museum and gift shop as well as cafe is on sites. But this visit, we took the tour of the Annenberg property. Tour is about 90 min and about 60.00 per person. They do recommend you come a little early to view and enjoy the main building where the cactus garden was but we were a little behind and made it right before the tour started. The tour host 7 person per guided tours. We start off at check in and then met with our guide, Hema. At the beginning you start off on the golf carts where your guide gives you an introduction to the family and the property. The gate into the main residence is around the corner from the public property. It's amazing to see how someone turned a barren desert landscape into an oasis. The brief cart ride to main door was quite nice. A massive golf property hidden in the desert. Once you approached the main property, it's welcomed by a massive water feature. A knock on the double doors lead you into the lobby of the house. Just walking into the property, it's a true MCM oasis. To find out the property only has just the primary bedroom was insane as it was massive. Theres no picture allowed inside but outside was fine. Hema, very detailed in everything she explained was very sweet and detail oriented. Walking through the different rooms and seeing all the amazing things collected by both Walter and Leonore Annenberg was quite interesting. The office which house all of Walter's work, pictures of family, friends and political figures. The different room that's in the main house, their amazing artwork which some are the original pieces. Then you have the way they lived, very elegantly. Each room had their own unique style. The designer and architect sure had their hands full with detail designed of everything on site. The furniture, one of a kind design with amazing embroidery. Walter had an amazing collection of artwork and sculptures. Seeing them throughout the house and the way it was displayed in different room of the house was spectacular. Even the kitchen was nice. Still fully functional as it's still used for summits. The outside alone is one in a million. The massive property with many lakes that is fully stocked for fishing. The golf course which is a golfers heaven. And then you have the pool with a million dollar view of the mountains as the backdrop. Not only the main house, there's the guest house which is utilized for guest. And they're know by different color rooms. And by that, it's fully decorated in the color palette. That building also all looks out to the pool and mountain. Leonore, with her favorite color yellow also had a rose garden designed in the property. The tour lets you inside the lives of the Annenberg and the amazing lives they've lived. Housing major political figures, celebrities and the amazing parties had. The massive art collection and endless photos of everyone, it was a sight to see. This is a tour worth checking out and learning about the Annenberg. Plus, Hema our tour guide was excellent.

We were in Palm Desert for 12 days. Upon arrival I tried unsuccessfully to get tickets for the…read moreHistoric House Tour and the Open Air Experience. The tours were either sold out or had one spot available. There were 2 of us. I would recommend purchasing tickets online before you arrive to Palm Springs because of the popularity of the tours. You cannot purchase tickets by phone, email or in person. There are no waitlists either. We walked among the garden area, visited the small but great gift shop, watched the movie about Sunnylands and viewed the current exhibition. The next time we're in the Palm Springs area I will definitely plan ahead and purchase tickets way in advance.

Owner had a little HICCUP with adhering to our scheduled appointment. Was rescheduled, but he…read moreapologized and made up for it. His art is GREAT and lots to see. Be prepared to purchase his amazing art that is available!

This is a--you gotta come out to see it for yourself type thing. I will say there's a lot of stuff…read more and things, and stuff!! Check it out when you're in Palm Springs

Openly exposed on the upscale El Paseo in Palm Desert, are outdoor art works located in the Melissa…read moreMorgan Sculpture Garden. The grounds are free for the public to enjoy. The artworks are available for viewing 24/7, regardless of the weather, and are well illuminated during the dark hours. There is a wide variety of subjects to appreciate & study their creativity and form. Each artwork is available for sale by contacting the Melissa Morgan Fine Art gallery across the street.

The place was very nice, I came here as part of a art field trip for Desert X club members and they…read morehad lots of cool art pieces! The people were nice and many different things members made were displayed and placed nicely! (And they also let us get many cupcakes and drinks which was nice :3 ) That place was fun! Would go again one day for funsies.

I've been going to the main museum and didn't know about the architecture building that they…read moreacquired in 2015. They currently exhibit early women entrepreneurs and developers. The building is mid century with terrazzo floors and detailed outside shutters. The gift shop includes the original bank vault. I saw some items that I didn't see in the main museum shop. In January 2026, they'll have an exhibit about fashion design and runways.

I was surprised to find this exhibit that included runway shows, fashion designers and couture. It…read morewas so interesting to see the venues that designers use for their runway, from lavender fields to the Eiffel Tower. It was great to see backstage pictures of Alexander Mcqueen!!! My first time to this museum (I'm usually at the sister museum).

So cultured people, this is the real deal. I moved to the desert from L.A. a few years ago but for…read morewhatever reason this gallery was not on my radar. Even though the lettering all over it is so in your face. I stopped in for a quick browse but it turned into the long kind. I had a serious gasp when I found a spectacular Andy Warhol that I had never seen before and lingered over it perhaps more than I should since I wasn't in that price range today. Although the price was in line for the value. I chatted with Jessie and he was very down to earth with great stories about Warhol. I was impressed with the well curated pieces that did not disappoint based on the artist names screaming from their exterior wall. I did fall in love with a piece that was not right for my home, but considered it. An incredible piece of mirrored artistry that ever so slightly resembled a matador, if you knew how to look at it. Gah...still thinking about it. Please, if you love art and are not shy with investing in it, do stop by. You won't be hounded by salespeople, but if you wish to engage you will gain in education about the works you are fascinated by and the artists who borne them.

I really enjoyed this gallery. I come from a long line of artists and thus really appreciate those…read morewho support art and the artists who create beauty through this art form..the owner is very knowlegeable about art and very friendly. I really love this increfible gallery.

What a cool experience walking through this air museum and seeing planes from different eras,…read moreincluding a stealth bomber, with the kids. It's both fun and educational, and there is a lot to take in. My one tip is to give yourself plenty of time to explore. We showed up about an hour before closing and easily could have spent a few more hours walking around, taking photos, and learning the history. We had a great time and it definitely gives us a reason to come back.

I really don't know much about planes, but I truly enjoyed my time at the Palm Springs Air Museum…read more We had dropped by for an event, and were lucky enough to look around beforehand. I believe it's $25 a person, but it's so worth it. To start, everyone working here is extremely kind and passionate about what they do. We were greeted with big smiles and directions telling us where we'd want to start off. The museum itself is amazing. There is so much history here and it's amazing to think about what these aircraft's were apart of prior to their retirement. I think you could easily spend a few hours here! We will definitely be back, if you're in the area be sure to check this place out!

UPDATED REVIEW! On my last visit, over 1 year ago, they used to be old and worn out. It is my…read moreunderstanding they have recently REMODELED EVERYTHING. I encourage everyone to go check it out and see for yourself. I'm hopeful it's much better, and FUN now. Thank you, Cindy, for the update!

It was our First time back since they remodeled the place.... My 10 yr granddaughter and I decided…read moreit would a fun day for us to take the great grandson ....He is a very active 2yr old...... each room had things to capture his attention... he loved the little slide.... the ball with the air machine...lots of giggles and laughter... They could use a better WiFi system... we had a hard time getting signed in to complete the waivers.... We arrived early so plenty of parking...

We decided to visit Coachella Valley Museum yesterday after hoping to go for a while now…read more The grounds and exhibits are so great, only surpassed by the warm welcome by the docent volunteers. My husband, a stroke survivor walking with a wheeled walker, had no problem getting through to the entryway on the long paved path from the external gate on Miles Street. Inside, the exhibits are so interesting and the facility is bright and clean. We love Indio, so seeing the history of the city's populace enriched our understanding about life in early days. They have a beautiful shop which is now added to my list if cool places to obtain unique gift items. Parking is right across Miles on the corner, directly facing the big museum gate. A ramp connects the parking lot to the roadway. While the property is not a massive one, Coachella Valley Museum is a rich cultural walk through the olden days and you are still close to the downtown area and hidden foodie hangouts like Gabino's Creperie and the Friday Night Food Trucks or the sweet Farmers' Market.

This place is a total gem!! Highly recommend for Coachella history, Indian History, Education…read moreHistory, Date Study (the fruit), and so much more!!!