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    Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden

    3.9 (13 reviews)

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    Steve A.

    A nice garden off the 111 which is a quick stop. make sure you go out not the art gallery

    Aileen F.

    Nice little oasis in the middle of a busy-ish commercial area in the valley. Wish they had more art to see and appreciate.

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    Gary I.

    Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden is mostly in back of the Galen, Palm Springs Museum in Palm Desert. The fountain & a falling, rushing water feature create a bubbling white noise that helps mask the traffic rumble from nearby CA Hwy 111 as well as creating a cooling respite from the heat of the parching desert sun. There are sculptures scattered in strategic locations. I was terribly impressed by the bronze statue of an elegant Native American woman. The bronze imitates extremely accurately the look & textures of leather, clothing, a quilt flowing in the wind. It is a technical tour de force in creating an aesthetic trompe l'oeil that tricks the eye. It reminds me of Bernini's marble sculptures in Villa Borghese, Rome which appear so real that you're tempted to touch it. This garden sans sculptures continues on and goes next to another impressive building for the chamber of commerce that seems ideal for the hot desert environment. Another commendable feature of this garden is that it is planted with Xeric/plants adapted to dry climates so very little water is needed to maintain it. So wise in an era when California seems mired in long term drought conditions. More gardens in the Coachella Valley & the rest of the southern two thirds of California should adhere to this new paradigm to conserve precious water. Open 24/7, and sculptures are illuminated at night for seeing them in a different, contrasting light. Perhaps lunch or dinner at the classic French restaurant, Cuistot, adjacent to the sculpture garden would be a fancy start or finish to seeing the garden as well as visiting the Galen, Palm Springs Museum in Palm Desert. Heads up! Docent Tour of the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden January 17th, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM For more detail: http://www.psmuseum.org/palm-springs-art-programs/special-events/271-faye-sarkowsky-sculpture-garden-docent-tour

    This is a walkway simulating the water flowing and guiding the observer through the dessert garden and sculptures.

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    Download the map, so you really understand where the sculptures and amazing plants are located... fun to peruse !

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    4.5(414 reviews)
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    Free entrance on Thursday after 5 is all I'm saying. Well…read morethat's not alll I'm saying but this museum is legit- many representations and versions that will draw anyone's interest even if you self claim to not like art - or museums. Located on block behind all of the action, it's a place to explore while you're being touristy in Palm Springs. And if it's 120 outside, you can thank me later. PS. Leave your water bottles in the car or you'll have to leave them at the counter.

    I'm kind of embarrassed to say but this was my very first time visiting the museum. Years and years…read moreof visiting Palm Springs and it's finally time I stopped by. First off, I love the concept of free admission on Thursday. That sure brought people in to see what this place has to offer. We got tickets for the free admission night. It's great way to enjoy the place and then you can go to the village fest market right afterwards. There's parking in the covered parking structure across the street but there's a couple of parking lots all nearby. The entrance has a beautiful sculpture in front with the mountain as a backdrop. It was really busy last night with the free ticket and the heatwave. People wanted to be inside. I was surprised to see how big it was inside. Main part is three story with art and sculpture on all three lever. Each room showcase some beautiful artwork by artists from everywhere. Some unique pieces, amazing and beautiful sculpture, light fixtures and pieces that you wonder how they came up with that. I don't know how often pieces get replaced but I think some are permanently home here. Top floor was my favorite as it had some amazing sculptures and a nice collection of Andy Warhol pieces. Also they had a little game going on for kids when they checked in. I think anyone could have played but it was like a scavenger bingo hunt. Nice to have kids interacting with art. All the staff were very friendly and sweet. If you had any questions, they were there for you. Of course there's a gift shop inside. From the outside we noticed that they had a little eating area in the lower lever. I think it could be a cafe with the tables set up around a nice pool feature. The museum is beautiful and great for an afternoon out. Do try to take advantage when it's free admission on Thursday so you can check it out.

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    Sunnylands Center & Gardens

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    4.6(188 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    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.

    So originally I went here because I am a coffee lover and I saw they had a cafe. The coffee was…read moregood. Just a basic iced vanilla latte but I think they could make a lot of different things. What gets me about this place is the scenery. This is a great place to get a coffee and walk around to see the views. Once you're done there's lots of seating around the venue. I would definitely be back here as it is so beautiful and calming. Such a rare random find as I have never heard of this place before. Also other than the coffee everything was free. That is also rare to have a great little visit for no extra cost.

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    Heather James Fine Art - Storefront.

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    4.6(13 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    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.

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    Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

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    4.2(160 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    My kids love this place! We decided to get a membership to make it worth it, since were locals. You…read morecan take your ticket total towards a membership if you purchase that same day. If you have EBT, WIC etc. you get in for $5/person so definitely would do that if you have it! I love how big it is, and that is has different buildings for different activities. They also have a nice outdoor picnic area that has benches to have lunch/snacks. Plenty of space for kids to run around (outside) and explore. If its your first time just know youll be there for a couple of hours. The only con I would say is they dont allow strollers inside the buildings (theres a parking area for them in the front if needed). So if you have a baby make sure to bring a baby carrier. I understand why they have that policy, but it just makes it a little hard for parents with small babies. P.S. make sure you say hi to their tortoises outside!

    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...

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