My wife and I love art. All kinds of art. We went to view these works because we saw some pics and reviews. To say this is art is a stretch. It was rudimentary, poorly crafted, and in the artists own words devoid of inspiration. I was saddened as I walked thru because the artist had no real direction or muse. He was self taught and his inspiration came from his dreams and whatever he thought that day which is scary. Modern art is all about the story and journey of the artist. Unfortunately this artist appears to have been bequeathed an amazing house and property which he fills with sadness in the form of a hodgepodge of design Way too many baby heads and images of autoerotic snuff films. Then he wants you to meet him at the end so he can try to explain the art but in his words it was devoid of inspiration. He is only there to sell you crap! He opens a yellow painted shed and hard presses you with overpriced garbage. Note: hard money grab! So be ready or just leave before he meets you there. Btw. He was so intent on you having good manners but he was 20 minutes late to meet us. So unprofessional. read more

I was super excited for this place (the artwork was amazing but creepy at the same time) but after arriving I wanted to leave. Owner was creepy and weird. Enjoyed looking at everything but at the end he was very pushy about buying one of his pieces. The ones that were for sale were cheap and cheesy. We bought a piece for 25 dollars but only cause he made us feel like we couldn't leave until we got something. I would not recommend to go. read more

I was really disappointed by my interaction with trying to visit. I love art like this and was planning on making a purchase but when I tried to book a tour I was told we couldn't unless we spent at least $150-$200. I totally understand, as a small business owner and creator myself, that time is money but the text messages he kept sending me which started after 11pm were extremely forceful and made me feel so uncomfortable that I had to ask him to stop. I responded with thoughtful replies and understanding of the artist's request but I kept explaining that what he was requiring was not in my budget and that I wasn't going to commit to that when I hadn't seen his art. I thanked him for his time and said we would try and plan for another day since we visit Palm Springs often. He kept texting me though and it really creeped me out. I ended up actually blocking him. It's a shame because I like his work but am not interested at all. 3 stars because I do enjoy his art, just not him. read more

Waste of time for us. I'd love to give this place a great rating. It absolutely seemed like the type of place we'd travel to check out... Coming from Portland, we were intrigued. I called once we arrived, because even though we came during "open hours" I noticed it said by appointment only on Yelp.. The message I got requested a text. I text about 1:30pm, didn't hear back until after 10pm & the response was "sorry, there was already no availability today" Uh okay. Not even an offer for another time? I guess it's just not that important?. Even though we ended up staying in Palm Springs for almost a week, I didn't bother trying again. The clear unprofessionalism just tells me this isn't taken seriously. Too bad, what I could see from the outside was cool. Oh well. There is plenty more out there. read more

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE service. This guys came out without a SHIRT. very unprofessional. HE mixed up the times and booked TWO parties and rudely got mad at us for HIS mistakes. He was so aggressive saying "you need to understand I cant do more than 4 people". Both groups showed him texts of him confirming our reservations. Hoping he'd make an exception since it was HIS fault. He was still extremely rude then asked us to come back at 6pm two hours our official reservation. I understand this is his home (I'm assuming) but jeez put a shirt on & have some manners !!! Very disappointed. Was super excited to see this place due to videos on tiktok but the comments were right, he's UNPREDICTABLE!!! read more

We didn't realize that we needed to book an appointment when we arrived and the artist was so nice to let us come and enjoy his art. He was accommodating and even gave us cold water bottles to have while we explored! The art was so intricate and fun to look at. We had a great time and would highly recommend a visit for anyone passing through! read more

It's really indescribable the amount of work and creativity that's been put into this property! Call ahead and make an appointment and please make sure you come see Robolights when you're in Palm Springs. It's an artist who lives here and seems to be constantly adding installations to his 2 acre property. There are sidewalks snaking through the lot which every inch is covered in art. This is a one man effort and I can't believe how detailed the work is and how large scale each piece is. Everywhere you look you see something different. We had my 2 year old nephew with us so we couldn't stay long, but I can see myself coming back to spend more time looking around. There's not an entrance fee but it's nice to leave some cash to support the enormous effort of the artist. I definitely recommend coming to see for yourself and experiencing this unique installation! read more

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We were trying to find things to do and this was awesome if you want something definitely weird to do. Fantastic artwork. Thank you for letting us in. read more

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We discovered Robolights by happy accident while using our GPS to find another attraction in Palm Springs. There's nothing to say that can truly describe this experience. Except maybe mind blowingly creative. Like you spun over the rainbow to Oz or fell into Wonderland, and the architect was on acid. It's generally known as a "holiday display" but it's so much more than that...large scale installation art melded with a peek into the mind of someone possessed, perhaps? Everything here is about color! Love the upcycling aspect and truly respect the utter mad tenacity of the maker. We felt lucky to have seen Robolights in the final season in its original incarnation, at the original location, before it becomes something else, somewhere else. *NOTE* If you don't "get" abstract art and/or can't handle slightly disturbing imagery this may not be your cup of tea. If you've been to Santa Fe, NM, and enjoyed Meow Wolf, Robolights will be right up your alley. Enjoy! Good to know: Parking is off site, about a 3-block walk. Admission is free but 100% worth a donation. Allow plenty of time to visit, absorb and be overwhelmed. Best time to arrive is at dusk. Volunteers manning the entry/exit weren't that friendly but it's free and they do stay out of your way so there's that. read more

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We were the last visitors & instantly regretted being there. The guy was super creepy, came out of nowhere shirtless greeting us. I was praying the entire time coming out of that place alive to be honest. Everything including the art and the artist himself gave me major anxiety! read more

Fantastic and completely unique art installation unlike anything i've ever seen. so grateful that we found this place, and the artist is a true altruist who shares his works with the world for free. this is by far the coolest and most intesting immersive installations i have ever had the privilege to explore and it is wheelchair accessible to boot. i'm so happy the artist is willing to share his beautiful, strange, chaotic world with us and the world. A really transformative experience for anyone who loves the strange and unusual. If you make appointment, please DO NOT FLAKE. This is a residential installation and the artist is kind enough to let us in. Respect his time and his work. read more

What an absolutely unique, mind blowing experience. My team had the pleasure of touring Kenny Irwin Jr's amazing world of Robolights! You are welcomed in through the gate, a suggested donation of $5.00 is definitely not much for what you are about to see. Get ready to get your mind blown. From a ton of lights, to transformers, to microwaves in microwaves, to 50 feet tall robots and much more you will come out of this place with your jaw wide open. The talent and the time that Kenny has taken to create these sculptures shows just how much he loves what he does. After walking through we were met outside the gate by the talented artist. He invited us into his home and let us see more of his artwork, some featured on Conan. He also has some on sale and a few of my coworkers ended up buying some of his pieces. Such a great way to end the night and get that up close and personal one on one time with the artistic genius himself. Definitely a must see! read more

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Loved, loved, loved our meandering self-guided tour of Robolights! So nice to top it off with a one-on-one exchange with the artist! Highly recommend you see this unique visual adventure. Be sure to make an appointment if you are in the area. read more

This place is amazing! Made me feel so happy walking thru all the tunnels and pathways leading to so many fun little lands filled with unique and detailed sculptures! Highly recommend! read more

Definitely a great experience. So much to look at and take in. Worth reaching out to him. He accepts donations, (always support the arts) and will give you the opportunity to purchase some of his smaller resin artwork for sale. Thanks read more

Incredible art! Like nothing I have ever seen before! You send the artist a text to reserve an appointment time that works for you and then you receive the instructions on how to get in! It's amazing!!!! Takes an hour and it's totally worth it. read more

DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Weird, creepy, waste of time, just a bunch of junk and trash made into this awkward man's so called "artwork". He will make sure you keep your distance from him when he speaks to you. At the end of touring the grounds he will try to force you to purchase his artwork. He is very pushy and rude. We went through the property in 45 minutes rather than an hour as he expected, and he got upset that we were done looking at his artwork early. He made us stand there and wait 15 minutes to "explain his art" as he sat there working on other artwork, telling us he was not ready for us. After 15 minutes, all he did was come and open up his shed to attempt to force us to buy a piece of his artwork. He got upset that we didn't purchase anything (as they are not my taste) and then just told us to leave the way we came in. An explanation or backstory of his artwork was not given. When he was asked a question, he referred to a paper plate where he wrote a statement, saying everyone asks the same question. Which in fact was not the question we asked. Honestly, don't waste your time going. It's awkward, uncomfortable and a waste of time. Wish I could get our hour and half to two hours that we wasted there!!! read more

This is a must if you're in the desert in December. They require a $5 donation to get in, which really isn't that bad. Street parking can get a little difficult though, especially closer to Christmas. This year, they blocked off a lot of streets near Robolights and have a citizens on patrol roaming around to make sure no one parks nearby. It's always so interesting to see all these creations that Kevin created. I've only been at night, but I've seen people post photos of it during the day and it looks cool! I just find this place super amazing and fascinating. Definitely children and dog friendly. It takes like an hour to walk around the whole place while looking at everything / taking photos. It can be shorter or longer, whatever your heart desires. There's a pigeon coop area that's full of pigeons - some of them are super, super pretty! This place is a definite must of a lot of locals. read more

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This place is crazy artistic. I want to visit during the day time to really look at the pieces. We came here around 6pm Saturday, Dec 9, 2017... I think 6pm is the sweet spot, because by the time we left at 8pm, the line to get in was at least a block out. Lots of signs telling you "No Parking"... just go beyond the signs and park courteously in front of the houses. We parked about 2 blocks away. It was a bit dark walking on the street, but we turned on cell flashlights to not get run over. There's a small line to get in... with a guy in a booth taking donations (donations appreciated but not necessary). We each donated $5. If you don't have cash, they accept donations with a card. It's a bit crazy with no sense of direction. You just gotta give yourself at least 1.5 hours to truly explore. Lots of baby dolls, clowns, robots, microwaves, toilets - all turned into art. A small cage with real doves, and a really large cage with 50 or so pigeons. Very bizarre, but I loved it. Lots of tunnels taking you to other parts of the property. If you're expecting Candy Cane Lane displays, this isn't the place for that. It's really just twisted, creative, art made from junk yard items... and the artist has thrown on some xmas lights. You'll find Christmas inflatables all over the property, so you do get a sense of Christmas. A must visit while in Palm Springs! read more

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Worst experience and I was so excited to see desert art. The owner is horribly rude and the tour was very uncomfortable from the start. Please don't go there. His attitude was so bad I have a really bad feeling that it isn't safe and it should be shut down. read more

This was a great experience for my family Just follow the rules and show respect. The owner/artist is gracious enough to let people in to see his artwork so consider this a one of a kind experience and have fun. read more

I'll never get that 45 min of my life back. I had looked so forward to visiting this artwork. Kenny was so insulting and completely rude!!!! My kids are mad at me and were scared to death. What a disaster. I left $20 for Kenny to buy a shirt. BTW, he was very high pressure at the end to buy one of his resin skulls with insects inside so beware. He seemed insulted when I donated and didn't want to take anything home. There were no signs to follow along the winding paths. He called my phone and told me I was late and was so rude because we didn't see half of the exhibit. I saw plenty. read more

Very unique. Had an appointment....he canceled for some reason, and asked us to show up following day......ok, show up...did'nt follow his previous check in....tried to stall us but let us in finally check in...it was cool...have some patience because he is u unique read more

One of Palm Springs best hidden artful gems. I enjoy walking through the mind of the artist, as it pushes boundaries and the minds of those who walk through it. If you are looking for "Christmas spirit" in the name of "Jesus Christ" you'll find a mix of it here, but not in the way you are used to perceiving it as. In fact, some might even find it insulting. (I find it very much amusing) This is not a structured tour, you won't find a plan here, it simply just "is" I find it to be the perfect place to visit during December, especially for the religious zeitgeist we endure while this display is open. I enjoy people watching while I walk the grounds, as newcomers are either amazed, baffled or disgusted at the art that's portrayed here. To me, it offers a bit of nostalgia. As it combines pop culture and oddities mixed in together, to make you think of humanity, the environment, technology, death and it's possible outcomes. For those who are faint of heart, I forewarn it won't be much to your amusement. As I've mentioned he pushes buttons of every sort, some might find his work morbid, perverse, even freakish. It is free to enter, and free to enjoy. The owner is always in attendance, observing every newcomer as they visit his home. I highly recommend if you are in the area during December. It is a must see! read more

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This has quickly become one of my favorite art installations. I had heard about this, when I first moved to the Coachella Valley, but they weren't open in July. That first winter I was here, I didn't get a chance to visit. My 2nd year, I went on a rainy night, a few days before the season ended. I'm so glad I went! I was lucky that there weren't too many people there. I was able to really take my time and walk around and stop, as much as I wanted. I took hundreds of pictures. The totality of the exhibit is one thing, but the details, sometimes partially hidden, are where the true wonders lie. The amount of light and animation (moving things) heightens the beauty of this style of art. What I loved was the vision of the artist to take "trash" and elevate it. I went again for a 2nd year and I was surprised to see new additions. I took my family, and then returned again with a friend. With each visit, I discover things that were different or I hadn't noticed before. I've got hundreds of pictures of this art installation. I can't wait until the next season begins! read more

I ended up visiting Robolights because my friend had wanted to check it out before heading away from town. In reality, this place ended up being a lot different than what I expected. Rather than a simple house with a large light display thrown up, its an entrance into a guy's creative mind. In addition to a large string of Christmas lights, they have big moving statues and sounds echoing throughout the yard. It's really hard to describe the entire scenery here, but I found it very odd and interesting at the same time. It had a creepy weird Nightmare before Christmas vibe to it, but the entire thing provided to be very entertaining to just walk around and take it all in. It took us about thirty minutes or so to check everything out before heading out. The house isn't very hard to find as you can most likely see it from several blocks away and hear the noises coming from the front yard. The parking situation is quite difficult as the neighbors have sectioned a lot of the close street areas off and labeled them with no parking signs. If you drive several blocks away, you'll be able to find plenty of parking. I noticed some Yelpers were charged an entry fee here, but I was told it was donation only. I decided to chip in a few bucks, I can only imagine the electricity bill is out of control. Robolights is worth a stop if you're around the area, even if you just want to drive by. read more

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Have mercy, have mercy, have mercy..... Imagine a typical neighborhood holiday lights display. Covering an entire front yard. Covering an entire back yard. Towering up so high that it can be seen blocks away. Add all the previously scrapped materials you can possibly gather (microwaves, toilets, extention cords, all sorts of doll parts, statues, mannequins, an old arcade game, sheds, and surprisingly a bunch of those carusels for kids that you used to find in front of all the supermarkets), all painted, constructed, and decorated into a bright, vibrant, holiday winter wonderland. Everywhere you turn, there are creepy colorful Frankenstein-like creations staring at you while joyous music is blasting everywhere. You definitely don't want to be easily creeped out coming here. Just like Krampus, you are unsure whether this is for Christmas or Halloween. But honestly, these Yelp reviews do absolutely ZERO justice with what you're about to experience. They've apparently been doing this for 30 years. The original innovator passed away recently, but his family continued the tradition. And boy did they continue it. Now, it's free to enter and see, but they do encourage donations in order for them to continue this for future years. All you need to do is throw money down the drain. (They have an actual sink and drain where you put the money. OR COURSE they would have something like that among all they have.) Parking: They close off many surrounding and nearby curbs for this. I happened to find parking maybe a block away, but that's never guaranteed. If you're still curious about this place, look it up on Youtube. But still, it's nothing like being there in person. read more

My own fault! Should have read all the negative reviews before making the trip to see this creepy display of... Nothing good to share so... this review ends here. Maybe for those that are very generous in their appreciation of art. If you're reading this review, please read the other negative reviews and make your own decision to go. read more

I loved this so much that I thought about it for a while afterwards. It's literally one of those experiences that makes me say, if somebody doesn't like this...they can't be my friend. I loved how dark, disturbing and completely hilarious the installation was - all at the same time. And somehow the reviews of people who gave one or two stars make me laugh even more. A very powerful statement. read more

This is by far my favorite holiday activity. It's extremely weird and extremely wonderful. If you happen to be in the desert during the holidays, I highly recommend checking this out! read more

Robolights - Art Galleries Near Me - Palm Springs, California

You have to see this!! Artist Kenny Irwin has turned his 4 acre home in a swanky Palm Springs neighborhood into a bizarro Santa-Robot- vampire light show. In so doing he is not only preserving the great American tradition of robo-santa, but it is actually the largest Christmas light display in the US. Robolights is open from 4:40-9:00. There is a $5.00 "suggested" donation. Don't miss it. Thanks to my son for seeing this when he randomly rode by on a bike and insisted we had to go back. Check these out: 1. http://www.tackylighttour.com/lights/ROBOCHRISTMAS 2. http://www.mydesert.com/article/20121130/NEWS01/311300036/-Robo-Christmas-show-dazzles-crowds-Palm-Springs I'm not sure when this shuts down for the year. The neighbors can't be happy with Mr. Irwin. read more

A must see 2018! I would want to see this in its original environment before it moves to a commercial site. Not sure when the Christmas Robolights turned into a borderline representation of children wearing gas mask with analogies of armed female missionaries ....amazing art but I slightly feel like the son should be on the FBI watch list.......The creativity level is on point but it's becoming borderline bizarre with a violence under tone. read more

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Such an amazing display of recycled materials! Definitely a must see if you're looking for something different than the usual Christmas light displays. Took about 45 minutes to walk through the whole property, but probably would've enjoyed it for a while longer if I'd dressed a little warmer. A few tips: *Hours: 4-930pm * Entry is $5 *Ample street parking during a Thursday night-probably busier during the weekend. *STAY ON THE PATH AND WATCH YOUR STEP! There's so much going on in this place, it's easy to lose your balance and fall into something, or someone. *Have an open mind! Some of the sculptures/displays are pretty out there, but in an awesome kind of way. *Take your time! There is a whole lot to see. *Enjoy!! read more

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I love kitsch and have little kids (6 1/2). I was excited to stumble upon this seasonal event, less than a mile from our hotel in PS. Gotta say, I was disappointed. Probably because I thought it would be more of a seasonal holiday lights display. Instead we encountered a rather creepy collection of assemblage "found objects" type of art. There is definitely an artistic vision, and the result is not less odd than "legitimate" art I've seen in fine museums. Still, not my cup of tea. Again, not sure what I wanted to find, but my kids were pretty freaked out and wanted to leave. Did not inspire holiday cheer and would have been better as a Halloween spectacle. Christmas + Halloween = Robolights read more

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Definitely a sight to see. A tradition for most locals and an interest of many tourists. This artist keeps adding to his art, and it is one of a kind! read more

This art/light/robot Christmas installation is a must see if in the Palm Springs area for any holiday. It delights the child imagination in all of its viewers. It embodies a spirit of fun and wonder. We have taken young and old alike to share in the experience that is Robolights and it never fails to deliver. People 's trash is the basis for this creative wonderland. You will never look at a toilet bowl or a broken microwave oven the same again. read more

I can't believe that the city of Palm Springs wants to shut this place down. All for what! The mighty dollar. They want to nickel and dime artist Kenny Irwin. They see his property as a money making revenue for the city plain and simple. This is so wrong. I was here a couple holidays ago. I love his visions of art. Some people won't get it. Since people are so firm on traditional holiday decorations not this type. It has an industrial modern kitsch vibe. If you're a traditionalist and a purist for Christmas decorations then this is not the place for you. I don't understand why people want to complain about the $5.00 donation. Just pay it folks and enjoy what's around you. It's one of the main of attractions in Palm Springs during the holidays. I really hope the city doesn't shut this place down. That would be really bad for those who have not seen it yet or revisiting. read more

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I heard about Robolights through some sort of "to-do" weekly newsletter that I get by living here in Los Angeles (timeout.com perhaps). However, it ended up on my phone calendar, and I decided to visit on December 27th. I did not do any prior research on this attraction, other than to read a few sentences about it initially. Here are my thoughts. Upon entering the gates (which I believe all of these lights are on a completely private property), there is a limited free area. They do ask for a $5.00 minimum donation per person (I believe it is mandatory; however, I do not know that for a fact) to enter the rest of the property. Trust me, it is worth it!!! I didn't have cash; however, they did have a vendor on site that took credit cards. I am pretty sure this display can be summed up by calling it WEIRD; however, in this instance weird does not have any negative connotation. It is weird in a fantastic artistic sense. A sense that leaves a lot to your imagination, a sense that makes you think with every turn, a sense that makes you laugh and enjoy. There are some odd displays, sprinkled with some traditional holiday flair. If you take your time to walk through the display as we did (I believe we took about 1 hour), you will notice that this display takes a tremendous amount of work. For one person to pour his talent into this, is absolutely incredible. Now, would I return? I'm not sure. This is one of these things that is incredible, but maybe not a recurring attraction for me. However, please do see it. If people continue to see this (even one time each); by word of mouth, this attraction will be long lived for many years to come. read more

It was my first time going to see the beautiful display of lights last night, and it was a great experience!!! The detail in each piece of work is unique and creative in it's own way. Make sure to bring cash for a donation so you get the full experience, other wise the art work around the perimeters of the house,as well as entry way is a delightful treat as well!!! It's great for families as well as an outing for a date, there is something for everyone to see and enjoy! Make sure to take your time because there is so much, you may miss something. Park on the street and just walk on up. read more

Robolights - Time and location of the display - Art Galleries Near Me - Palm Springs, California

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Absolutely the most amazing light show you will ever see but it is do much more than just lights. The artist is so creative and the entire location us amazing. You need to walk around a few times because every time you will see something you missed. It is so fun and so pretty. I was lucky enough to meet the artist who is a young and gracious person. This place is definitely a must do if you get the chance!! read more

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