Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
Mountain Station
(8516ft), at the top of the tramway, has a bar, restaurant, obser-
vation area and theater showing documentary films. Beyond here sprawls the wilderness of
Mt San Jacinto State Park
, which is criss-crossed by hiking trails.
The turnoff for the tram is about 3 miles north of downtown Palm Springs.
Palm Springs Art Museum
MUSEUM
free, 4-8pm Thu free ; 10am-5pm Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun, noon-8pm Thu)
See the evolution of American painting, sculpture, photography and glass art over the past
century. Alongside well-curated temporary exhibitions, the permanent collection is espe-
cially strong in modern painting and sculpture, with works by Henry Moore, Ed Ruscha,
Mark di Suvero and other heavy hitters. There's also stunning glass art by Dale Chihuly
and William Morris and a collection of pre-Columbian figurines.
The museum recently renovated an iconic 1961 mid-century modern bank building into
southern edge of downtown. Designed to pay tribute to the region's signature style, it
opened in late 2014 and is the first free-standing architecture and design museum housed
in a modern building.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
MUSEUM
Heritage Center; 10am-5pm Wed-Sat, noon-5pm Sun)
The largest of the museums in the Village Green Heritage Center, this museum showcases
the history and culture of the Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla peoples through permanent
and changing exhibits and special events.
Palm Springs Historical Society
MUSEUM
10am-4pm Wed-Sat, noon-3pm Sun Oct-May)
Palm Springs Historical Society delves into a rich past in a small, but classy exhibit of
photos and memorabilia in the town's oldest building, the 1884 McCallum Adobe.
