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.

My wife and I were spending the weekend with my parents in La Quinta. They took us here for a…read morevisit and to be fun touristy. All in all, its a beautifully put together historical account of the native peoples in the area, their struggle, their acheivements. Everyone in there is simply polite. The museum is put together very elegantly. Its a diamond in the rough in that area. The presentations, information, and displays were so artfully presented. I would say, if you are in the area, then pay this gem a visit.

This museum is located in downtown Palm Springs. The weather was scorching hot at 104 degrees and…read morewhat better way to cool off in the museum with ac. The outside surrounding around the museum was the highlight of my experience from the flowing stream, waterfall, and Palm trees felt we were in a different place. As we walked into the museum, staff were kind enough to check us in. Admission prices for adults are $10 and children $5. Was it worth the visit? In my honest opinion, I didn't think it was worth the $10 due to the museum being quite small. Literally, our visit lasted under about 30 mins with about 3 exhibit rooms. In the beginning, you'll get seated in a small theatre to watch a history film on how Agua Caliente started. Really interesting facts with visual animations telling a story of Cahuilla Indians. Afterwards, you get to explore the rest of the museum. Very nice layouts of unique artifacts and displays throughout. Before you leave, check out the gift shop with awesome souvenirs. I'm glad I took the time to visit this museum because I wouldn't know the history of Agua Caliente grounds.

What a great little space, packed with information, well curated, knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Highly recommended!

A small museum housed in a rustic 1930s-era cabin filled with historical artifacts, photographs,…read moreand relics from the Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountain communities. Open from Friday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission, but donations are welcome. A worthwhile quick stop to learn about the area's history.

This was a great spot to get out of the heat. We decided to bring a small group of Girl Scouts and…read moretag-a-longs here and the Exploration Lab exhibit was great for the kids! We had a 2.5 year old all the way to a 13 year old and they were very entertained and engaged with the activities offered. I don't think this specific exhibit is offered year-round. If it's not, the rest of the museum would be slightly too "old" for the kiddos, looking at the fossils. Overall, very clean, well displayed information and fun.

For my Mom's 82nd birthday, she requested to come here, as she had read about finding prehistoric…read morebones here years ago and subsequent museum being built, but had never made it to visit. She was quite happy about finally seeing the museum! Located on a school campus, the museum sits back a ways from the parking lot across a courtyard from the school building. Parking and walkways are shared between visitors and students alike. The museum is bright and airy, having a nice flow from room to room, through timeline to timeline. The displays are beautifully constructed with thorough yet engaging text to explain each finding or display. The exhibit rooms are large enough to give that gasp that comes with being in the presence of creatures of such size, but cozy enough to linger and read without being overwhelmed. There are hands-on activities for youths and those young at heart, a children's play and explore area, and a theater/presentation area. We really enjoyed the presentation that brought the area to "life" through a realistic, animated depiction. We sat on molded rocks, which was fun. When students came, they sat on the floor. It was cool and quiet. The bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. There's a small gift shop with some eye catching toys, jewelry, snacks, etc.

During our Temecula visit, we wanted to check out a museum or artsy attraction. Searching Google, I…read morestumbled upon the Ricardo Breceda Art Gallery; a collection of metal sculptures. The gallery is located 16 miles east of Interstate 15 on the 79. Not hidden, but a mini adventure drive to get there. Once you are close, you will see silhouettes of dinosaurs and other creatures along the hillside and you are there. Enter a world of welded art creations of all sorts. I wasn't sure about parking when I arrived, but I accidentally drove into the gate. Luckily I turned around and noticed that parking was just all the gravel in front (unmarked). Not sure what to expect, there were two gentlemen under a shaded tent welding together more metal art. One of them was Mr. Breceda. Super friendly guy, and welcoming. The land is decorated with literally hundreds of art structures from hand size to dinosaur size. They range from anything from historical figures on horses to transformers. The entry fee is only $10 and ricardo even gives you a gift. This place is so cool and worth the visit.

We came on a very hot day and were greeted with water and was offered an umbrella. Love their…read moresculptures, can't wait to be back

I've been here a few times already, but this visit was for my sister-in-law. She's always wanted to…read morevisit the sculptures. I mentioned that the weather will be very warm not quite as hot as it can be during the summer. It was a steady at 94° and reached up to 97°. We went during the month of May. So if you don't do well in the heat I suggest visiting in early spring or during the fall. This would be a great place to take someone who is visiting from out of town or from another country. The sculptures are pretty spectacular. We didn't get to visit all of the sculptures, but enjoy taking photos of the ones we were able to get to. With the sculptures being far apart from each other it's great for photos because you won't see the other ones in the background. I think it's a great place to visit and to get some fun pictures afterwards you can visit the town which has a few restaurants in shopping stops. There's also a museum in town that would be cool to check out. I will be out here in November camping. I went camping here last November and the weather was very windy and we had a beautiful storm for one day with rainbows shining everywhere last year. It was beautiful. I look forward to coming back to this area.

We went to BORREGO SPRINGS, with the sole intention of seeing the Galleta Meadows Sculptures…read more BOY, were we IMPRESSED!!! We had done a lot of planning ahead of to make sure that we saw as many as we could. It's a little difficult to find some of them, BUT WE ACCOMPLISHED QUITE A LOT!!! If we were to point out any in particular it would have to be the SCORPION and the SERPENT!!! We were surprised by the SOLDIERS AND WINE PICKERS.

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).

Ramona Bowl 100 yr anniversary performance - Outdoor $27 per…read moreadult $5 parking Food is a bit pricey unless you go for the BBQ Good for kids and families, only available during the weekend before the end of May

My family and I attended the opening performance of the historic play, Ramona yesterday afternoon…read more They bragged a great deal about a new director they have employed for this season, but we believe he didn't do the show or the tradition any favors. Rather than the historically accurate and moving drama of the past, the new director seems to have changed the act into one heavily permeated with frivolity and foolishness. There was a great deal of what he called native dancing that was nothing more than many kids simply kicking their feet in the air. And the girl they have playing Ramona this season does not sing well yet they had her struggling to carry a tune more than once. The show was lightly attended, and I doubt that it will do much better for the few performances remaining.

The planes and history are amazing to read about. Kids under 12 are free with a paying adult so…read morethat is a bonus! My boys loved reading about the different planes and all of the docents are So sweet. One helped us understand the map and where things are, and another docent talked with my boys about all the fast planes in the rotating exhibit area. We really liked him, he was very knowledgeable and patient. We did the tour of Miss Angela and our docent was so fun, he really liked talking to us but liked telling our kids about all the different jobs the pilots had on that plane. I wish this museum was closer because I think we would come more often. This museum is really fun and we got to watch some planes take off too. I am very happy we decided to stop by.

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!

I recently visited the Museum of Ancient Wonders (on a trip to Palm Springs) and was highly…read moreimpressed with its impeccable organization and compelling thematic connections between exhibits. The curator's presentations conveyed the mission of the exhibitions, including a commendable effort to educate the public on evolution amid the resurgence of creationism. Each exhibit, such as "BEHIND THE MASK," "PALEO," "ALL UNDER HEAVEN," and "STARSCAPE," offered a captivating journey into different realms of human history and natural wonders, creating a cohesive and enriching experience for visitors. Overall, the Museum of Ancient Wonders is a gem for those seeking an intellectually stimulating and visually captivating exploration of our world's rich history. Also--tickets are already inexpensive, but there is a discount for students, which is really nice!

Everything says open but it's closed permanently!! Cost me an hour and a half of driving to here…read moreand back. So disappointing!