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Robolights

4.3 (197 reviews)
InexpensiveArt Galleries
Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

By appointment only

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Liz G.

Kenny was awesome! A true artist that is passionate about his work. It doesn't look like there's a lot until you walk in and realize it's a whole 2 acres! There is so much to pay attention to in detail. You can miss something very easily. It took me a couple looks to notice different things that were completing a full structure. It took about an hour to walk through it all and you get to buy a peice of art at the end or donate to help out the artist ($50 minimum). He's been doing this for over 50 years and takes pride in his work. Definitely come check this place out. Make sure to text him and he will get back to you to make time for a self guided tour. It was a fun hidden gem to find!

Jess F.

An interesting & unique experience you must see for yourself! Make sure to text the number provided and make an appointment, this exhibit is now by apt only. Then you will receive a long list of rules and regulations that I suggest you read thoroughly and carefully, lol. He's quite particular, so keep that in mind, which is understandable, it's his living space after all. There is also a waiver to sign before entry. It takes up to an hour to get through the art exhibit, so pace yourself and check it all out. At the end you'll be required to purchase a piece of art, which is how the artist continues to create and keep the lights on. Also keep in mind there are not as many lights on as there used to be, and that may be due to city ordinances and what not, but the art is definitely still worth seeing, if you're into this sort of thing. Check out the images and if you're feeling it, make an appointment!

From start to finish this was one of my favorite pit stops in a while. My sister and I stopped by very last minute and the artist was extremely accommodating, even though we gave him a 15 minutes notice. We made our reservation, handed in our waivers, and made our way to this wonderland hidden in a residential community. The owner, Kenny, I've later learned has about 2 acres that he's worked on for about 50 years (per the sign) ;) He has rules he sends ahead of time for what I assumed was safety and general flow of the experience. If you follow them, you're sure to have an easy and enjoyable time. The art was unlike anything we've seen before and we enjoyed discussing, creating theories, and generally enjoying the ingenuity of his creations. Kenny's art is for everyone and there is so much to dissect and discover. There are many little references to his other pieces throughout the instillation that were exciting to notice. I highly recommend stopping by the support if you have the chance!

Charles C.

If you're wondering what Robolights is all about, well in a nutshell, it's a huge art exhibit in the backyard of one guy who has spent the last 49 years building this entire labyrinth out of junk & trash. This place is large enough to get lost, and takes about 30mins to an hour to walk through the entire thing. I won't lie, I have mixed feelings about the entire thing. Some of the 'art' was very interesting and definitely took a lot of brilliance to create. I dare to say, it was cool. But a lot of it was also on the creepy or icky side. Not to mention the strange smell that engulfs the entire place. Not super horrible, but clearly noticeable. Makes sense, given the fact that the place is just basically a huge pile of trash. But don't get me wrong... it was a cool and unique experience. It's worth checking it out, especially if you're with a group. The owner books people every hour for the entire place, so you're never roaming around with strangers. You get the place to yourself. Many of the other reviews are dead on about the owner's unique personality. He is not the most cordial & friendly person, but I think that's just his personality and he doesn't mean anything by it. If you book with here, admission is free, but he will ask for donations and will try to sell you some of his art at the end of the hour. Be sure to read and follow his very long list of rules. Trust me, he gets very very particular and serious about his rules! My group got chastised for not reading them. It's worth a visit, but be prepared! Read up on the reviews and enjoy yourself.

Jackie S.

I love crazy, weird even creepy art. This immersive, walkthrough maze of art took me to another planet! It reminds me of an abandoned theme park combined with the boy from Toy Story that mixed up his toys parts and put them back together. There was so much to look at, really take your time through the walk. I can't wait to go back because he keeps adding on to it! Such a cool experience as I am an artist myself. Found object artworks happen to be some of my favorite and I left this place amazed and inspired. The artist is super kind and willing to answer any questions, was able to make a last minute appointment easily.

Dey G.

Crazy cool art work. I got tons of cool pics. My only recommendation is to go later in the day when it is cooler. I went at 10:30 and it was quite warm.

Betty O.

Visiting Kenny Irwin's Robo Lights was an experience not to be missed. Kenny has created a world of fantasy out of found and recycled objects, vividly brought to life with bright paints in pink, yellow, blue and more. From giant robots to marching rabbits, skull pathways to tarantula walls - it's two acres featuring fascinating combinations of common household objects, brought together with resin, foam, paint to create a magical mystery tour through this artist's mind. Be sure to make a reservation by texting Kenny at (760) 774-0318. He'll send you waivers to sign and a list of rules to follow, but don't be put off by some of the negative reviews on this site. The rules are straightforward and sensible, and Kenny proved to be a gracious and appreciative host. He will ask you to buy something, which we did. You can also make a donation if you don't find something you like.

Megan S.

Came here last minute without realizing you needed a reservation. I was lucky enough to have been able to make a last minute appointment to visit! Honestly, had it not been for all the reviews this would have been a very weird and creepy experience and I would not have done it. It was still weird and creepy, but in a good way! It was a very entertaining stroll around the backyard. It did smell a little weird though. At the very end of the walk he showed us his resin art and pressured us very heavily to buy a piece, ranging from $25-$3000! No offense but I really do not think resin art is worth that much ever. I would much rather have been asked to donate (maybe a recommended donation per person) than have this sprung upon us at the end. It would have come out to the same $ spent, without a bad taste in my mouth at the end of the experience. It also didn't help that when we chose an item to buy he quickly jumped in that he had to pay sales tax on the items and bumped the price up another 10%... considering this is a very self run business I felt very tricked/scammed.

Scott R.

What an amazing unique experience it's hard to describe the right words to express what you're seeing and how it feels but it's definitely one of a kind place that if you're visiting Palm Springs, you can't miss and take lots of pictures because the memories will last a lifetime of what you see whether it be crazy Unique different scary but it's all in one place to see at the same time

Connie G.

Mystical...Magical...and lots of whimsical Mystery! What a fantastic unique thing to do. One of a kind artist who was kind and professional. He worked on his art while we got to tour the 2 acres of art on our own. Definitely a hands on art experience. Every corner I turned was another wow and so cool! Every straight away led you down childhood memories. This is a very unique experience and I am thankful I was able to give my child this opportunity to see first hand with a artist too. At the end of your tour (takes about a hour) you can purchase art work as well. Absolutely a Free experience but donations are welcomed too. Amazing! Phenomenal Artist!

The exhibit is huge, eclectic, and intricate. Admission is free; however, your group will need to purchase a piece of artwork at the end. The works range in price starting at $50. You can take photos, but believe me, no photo can do the artwork Justice! This was one of my favorite parts of our trip so far. Kenny Irwin Jr is the artist.

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sean d.

This is the best thing in Palm Springs. You will have never seen anything like it. Follow Kenny's instructions to the letter!

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Kelly C.

This tour was interesting. Our tour guide/artist, Kenny was pretty intense. I get it, he is passionate about his artwork, but he also seemed annoyed to have to give us a tour. He kept asking us if we read the waiver & seemed to imply that if we had, we would know where to meet him in 45 minutes after the self-guided portion. I didn't see all this info in the waiver. Other Yelp reviews show the waiver so I won't go into it. Well regardless, we got to the meeting point on time after roaming around & looking at the artwork. The meeting point is by the main house & pool & is a shed filled with some purchasable pieces Kenny created. If this kind of strange adventure with kind of an agro artist sounds appealing to you, go for it. I am glad we went & I would just say that it was an experience. Experience only costing us a donation fee, but just overall it was a strange hour or so.

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Robo lights is a must see. Quirky, colorful, a little like Disney on acid.

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Heard about it for years, finally went. Exceeded expectations. Can't wait to see what he has planned for next year. A must see event.

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Amazing art installation - the Christmas lights add to the wonder, wild and weird. Definately a must see!

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A fun kooky plce to spend an evening. Certainly a one of a kind experience.

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We went with our preteen after Thanksgiving dinner on the strip. What.a.treat. Don't have to go to Burning Man now.

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One of the funnest places to see in the Coachella Valley. Highly recommend it.

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Robo lights was absolutely awesome this year everybody should come and check it out, great family fun for everyone plus the kids love them.

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An eclectic mix of art and lights. A must-see! We will be making this an annual tradition.

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760-774-0318. Please text for an appointment.

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Call ahead and make an appointment and please make sure you come see Robolights when you're in Palm Springs.

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