Things to do in Coachella Valley, California Desert: The Best Museums

September 15, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Coachella Valley, United States including Christopher Morgan Galleries, Elan Vital Galleries, R E Welch Gallery, Antique Galleries of Palm Springs, Heather James Fine Art, Historical Society Museum, Elena Bulatova Fine Art, Museum of Ancient Wonders, Palm Springs Art Museum, Cabot's Pueblo Museum.
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1. Christopher Morgan Galleries

73375 El Paseo Ste I, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4213 +1 760-568-0336 [email protected]
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Christopher Morgan Galleries specializes in the best of many genres. Visitors can expect the unexpected with an eclectic feast for the eyes. Look for the best quality and great values from the best artists from all over the world. Home viewings and the highest standards of professional art installation are offered on a daily basis.

2. Elan Vital Galleries

73750 El Paseo Palms to Pines Shopping Center, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4316 +1 760-568-3526 [email protected] http://www.elanvitalgalleries.com
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Elan Vital Galleries

73680 El Paseo, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4310 +1 760-341-8141 [email protected]
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Voted Best Gallery in Palm Desert for 2008 by Desert Magazine Readers! R E Welch Gallery has the exclusive representation in the US for some of Europe's finest artists, including Jean-Louis Corby. Corby's Danseur was selected for the 2007/2008 El Paseo International Exhibition. Danseur was declared the clear winner after receiving an overwhelming percentage of the public's vote. This stunning sculpture will be placed in a prominent location in Palm Desert.

4. Antique Galleries of Palm Springs

505 E Industrial Pl, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92264-0659 +1 760-322-8740 http://antiquegalleriespalmsprings.com/
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Antique Galleries of Palm Springs

Reviewed By jackiea833 - Fremont, United States

Amazing assortment of all things mid century modern including bar ware, small accessories, hard to find lamps with fiberglass lamp shades! A must stop if your visiting Palm Springs! Great prices something for everyone

5. Heather James Fine Art

45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4150 +1 760-346-8926 http://www.heatherjames.com
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Heather James Fine Art

6. Historical Society Museum

72-861 El Paseo Drive Old Palm Desert Firehouse, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-3374 +1 760-346-6588 [email protected] http://www.hspd.org
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7. Elena Bulatova Fine Art

73190 El Paseo, Palm Desert, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92260-4280 +1 760-600-0417 http://www.elenabulatova.com
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Elena Bulatova Fine Art

Reviewed By snee1652 - Omaha, United States

While walking around one evening in Palm Springs, I came across this art gallery that was colorful, fun, and simple exquisite - every single piece! Can’t wait to return again in the Spring, to see what’s new!

8. Museum of Ancient Wonders

69028B E Palm Canyon Dr Storefront Museum next to Big Lots in Cathedral Gateway Plaza, Cathedral City, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92234-1406 +1 442-268-5004 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Museum-of-Ancient-Wonders-151429658850355/
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Museum of Ancient Wonders

From treasures of the pharaoh to the mystical ritual of African masks to Mesozoic dinosaur skeletons, the Museum of Ancient Wonders awes visitors. More than 200 reproduction artifacts and laboratory fossil casts gathered from 30 museums worldwide.

Reviewed By JustKeepItMoving - Los Angeles, United States

A small but ambitious museum filled with impressive recreations of historical artifacts, each with a detailed description. Most items currently on display are Egyptian, with some African and dinosaur items also included in their own sections. Because they are modern recreations, almost nothing is behind glass. This allows a visitor to closely inspect the works (no touching though, of course). The owners are very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained that they have many more items in storage and hope to expand. I’m happy to contribute to help them meet their goals. I felt it was clear they had a passion for the museum and the work they put into it. The museum is not very large in its current location, and one can get through the whole thing in an hour or two. Still, I think it’s worth the price of admission for anyone with an interest in history, especially Egyptian history.

9. Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N Museum Dr, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-5659 +1 760-322-4800 [email protected] http://psmuseum.org
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Palm Springs Art Museum

Located in downtown Palm Springs (with a branch location in Palm Desert, CA), the Palm Springs Art Museum offers compelling art exhibitions from national and international artists. The museum's extensive permanent collection includes significant works by modern and contemporary artists, western, contemporary and glass artists, and features several temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The museum is open free every Thursday night and the second Sunday of every month. It also offers a range of theatrical and musical performances in its Annenberg Theater. Throughout all these programs, the museum is dedicated to creating memorable and inspiring interactions through educational and cultural opportunities.

Reviewed By PSforever - Palm Springs, United States

Right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs..this little museum packs a big punch..An eclectic collection of art, a beautiful sculpture garden with a lovely cafe..It also contains the Annenberg Theater which is a beautiful venue for music. Don't miss it!

10. Cabot's Pueblo Museum

67616 Desert View Ave, Desert Hot Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92240-4114 +1 760-329-7610 [email protected] http://www.cabotsmuseum.org/virtual-tours/
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Cabot's Pueblo Museum

The structure is hand-made, created from reclaimed and found objects. The Pueblo is four-stories, 5,000 square feet and includes 35 rooms, 150 windows and 65 doors. Visitors will notice many unique features: including windows and doors collected and reassembled from abandoned homesteads, old telephone poles, buck board wagon parts and many other materials used creatively.On the guided tour, visitors journey through the life of Cabot Yerxa and his family including artifacts collected from their adventures dating back over 100 years. Hear his story from the Dakota Territory to Mexico, Cuba, Alaska, France, throughout California and the Southwest, including the founding of Desert Hot Springs, California.

Reviewed By lindal369

If you find yourself in the Desert Hot Springs area this gem is a must-see. Wonderful pueblo, great history of the area, entertaining guides (definitely take the guided tour). We thoroughly enjoyed our visit!

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