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Event Schedule / Activities
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
Sold Out
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
7 times from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Inns, Architecture, and Glamour
See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Manitou Springs Mod: A Legacy Tour in Indian Wells Country Club
Manitou Springs, with a deep mid-Mod legacy in Indian Wells Country Club with homes by Cody, Doty, Krisel, and others. Visit the Lawrence Welk abode and four other home interiors.
$150 (3 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Indian Wells, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Sold Out
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Modernism Week 20th Anniversary Opening Night Extravaganza
An over-the-top entertainment extravaganza celebrating Modernism Week's 20th in rollicking style with Sinatra, The Beatles and Elvis! Dancing and dining throughout the night to kick things off in style.
$350 (3 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Live Music Performance, *Anniversary
Fri, Feb 14, 2025
All Access Annenberg Presentation Series, Films and Event Pass
Enjoy general admission access without booking to over 40 MW Annenberg Series Presentations, Films and Events for 7 days, a $700 value! 75 passes will be sold, so don't miss out!
$260 All Access (Feb. 14–Feb. 21)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Book Signing, Film, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*, *All Access packages*
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Limón Design Project Tour
Tour Limón, a colorful seven-bedroom private escape in South Palm Springs inspired by the optimistic era and continental graphics and style of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Survival Through Restoration: Neutra’s Legacy in Palm Springs
Alan Hess in conversation with Beth Edwards Harris on restoring Kaufmann Residence and Catherine Meyler on restoring Grace Miller House, and their contributions to Richard Neutra’s legacy in Palm Springs.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sandpiper Circle 3: A Midcentury Oasis Neighborhood Home Tour
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a tour of enchanting Sandpiper. Explore Krisel's midcentury masterpiece, enjoy 6 beautifully preserved homes, and take in the views from the unforgettable grounds.
$90 (1 hr)
4 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Desert, Landscape, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Vista Canyon: What Happens in Vista, Stays in Vista
Discover the glamor of the late 70s at Vista Canyon, where desert Brutalism meets luxury. Enjoy unique, Modernist homes, stunning mountain views, and Palm Springs’ iconic indoor-outdoor lifestyle.
$80 (1 hr)
4 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Atomic Ranch Talk & Tour: Rescued History in Little Beverly Hills
Before the fabulous breeze block and vibrant decor, this iconic home in Little Beverly Hills was a stripped-down disaster. Learn how the homeowners rescued the home and transformed it inside and out.
$70 (2 hrs)
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Hotel Kitsch: A Colorful Journey Through America's Themed Getaways and Honeymoon Suites
Join Margaret and Corey Bienert of A Pretty Cool Hotel Tour as they unveil America’s most vibrant themed hotels and fantasy suites, showcasing their unique charm, history, and allure.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Desert Modernism 101: From Bauhaus to Our House
Enjoy an informative and entertaining look at the principles of design that rocked the world of architecture in post-war America.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater, AIA Continuing Education
Sold Out
Modernism Week Star Dedication for Elizabeth Edwards Harris
Join Modernism Week for a special Palm Springs Walk of Stars dedication for Elizabeth Edwards Harris at the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edwards Harris Pavilion.
Free, Unticketed (90 min)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dedication, Free
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Cody’s Cody X PKS3: Art and Architecture Experience at the Cody Family Home
An intimate viewing of Desert Modernist architect William F. Cody’s personal residence, featuring an exclusive, site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Phillip K. Smith III.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Dueling Visions: Six Moon Hill and Twin Palms "Early Midcentury Modern Communities on the East and West Coasts"
Six Moon Hill near Boston is celebrated as an early midcentury enclave as is Twin Palms in Palm Springs, CA. Architects and experts in MCM restoration, Colin Flavin and Tim Techler, compare them.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, Palm Springs
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Celebrate Valentine's with a Home Tour & Cocktail Party at Sandpiper, Krisel's Iconic Desert Oasis
Join us for a Valentine's "Love Fest" honoring William Krisel! Tour iconic Sandpiper homes, enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and groove to DJ Modgirl's retro beats in this unforgettable desert celebration.
$140 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Desert, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Landscape, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Vintage Cars
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
The Lautner Compound Twilight Reception and Tour with Craft Cocktails and Bites
This is a rare opportunity to view “The Lautner” at night while you enjoy some craft cocktails and light nibbles with owners Tracy Beckmann and Ryan Trowbridge.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Preview Party for Palm Springs Modernism Show
Join us for the best Modernist design event of the season! Beat the crowds and enjoy a festive cocktail reception and early-buying opportunity at the Modernism Show.
$125 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Exhibition, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception
Sunny Side of the Street
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as you enjoy a four-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Sat, Feb 15, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Hot Purple Energy Architectural Bike Ride
Join us as we pedal our way through architecturally significant neighborhoods in Palm Springs and highlight midcentury homes!
Free (Ticketed) (1 hr)
3 times from 08:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Free, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Bike)
Canyon View Estates: The Finale!
Join us for Canyon View Estates: The Finale! Explore six oversized homes in this iconic enclave, showcasing unique views, classic Krisel designs, and luxurious amenities.
$75 (1 hr) 6 homes on this tour
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Destination Park Imperial South
Tour iconic midcentury homes at Park Imperial South, then enjoy a cocktail party with a performance by the Aqualillies and music by a local DJ. Separate tickets are required for the tour and party.
$75 Tour, $125 Cocktail Party
7 times from 09:00 AM to 08:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Sunburst Palms Home Tour
Enjoy the sunshine as you join us for a flashback tour of Sunburst Palms in the beautiful historic neighborhood of Deepwell in Palm Springs, previously open to Modernism Week attendees in 2021.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
The Canyon Colony West Inaugural Home Tour: Exploring Timeless Modernism
Explore the essence of midcentury Modern design with a tour of Canyon Colony West, featuring 6 meticulously curated homes nestled in the scenic beauty of Palm Springs
$70 (1 hr)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
What Was the Bauhaus? Its Legacy is Both Universal and Universally Misunderstood
The Bauhaus, founded in Germany 100 years ago, lasted only 14 years before the Nazis closed it. Yet its innovative legacy transformed art, design, and architecture for decades to come.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Cody Court "Historic Cody Homes" Rancho Mirage
Discover William F. Cody’s, Modernist enclave “Cody Court,” where Modernist dreams meet timeless elegance.
$95 (1 hr) 5 homes on this tour
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.
$75 (45 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Garden Tour, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
Sold Out
Midcentury Marvels: A Journey Through Little Tuscany
Discover the timeless elegance of Palm Springs' Little Tuscany neighborhood through our exclusive Modernism Week Home Tour showcasing iconic Midcentury architecture.
$150 (1 hr 45 min)
7 times from 10:00 AM to 02:45 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
Tahquitz River Estates: Midcentury Sensations
Tour 6 beautiful midcentury homes in Tahquitz River Estates. Experience Palm Springs' historic charm as you explore this neighborhood's unique blend of classic and contemporary design.
$90 (1.5 hrs)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 01:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Villa Roma: Preserving a Moment in Time for the Future
Explore 8 stunning homes and the Club House in Villa Roma, Palm Springs' newest historic district. Tour 'The Caesar' and 'The Cleopatra' floorplans and experience a 'Roman holiday every day.'
$80 (1 hr)
7 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Mies in Brno, Beyond the Glass Room: Restoring Villa Tugendhat
Villa Tugendhat by Mies van der Rohe is a masterpiece of early 20th-century Modernism. Executive Director, Iveta Černá, who led its acclaimed restoration, presents its history and significance.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk
The Art of the Showroom: Theaters and Nightlife in the Catskills
Explore the Catskills' role as the birthplace of American comedy through vivid night scenes and rare theater images. Join Isaac Jeffreys for a visual talk and Q&A about this glamorous era!
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
“Canyon Country Club: History and Design of Palm Springs’ Garden of Eden” Book Signing and Tour
Join PSPF for a Canyon Country Club: History and Design of Palm Springs’ Garden of Eden book-signing and a tour of the custom midcentury Dr. Maurice Rice Residence (1969, William Krisel).
$75 (30 min)
6 times from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
From Forgotten to Fabulous: The Rejuvenation of Little Beverly Hills
Tour 6 re-envisioned homes, including The Shag House, designed by midcentury icon William Krisel and built by Alexander Construction. Experience meticulous preservation and Modern flair.
$90 (1 hr)
4 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
This Century Modern: At Home with Turkel Design
Joel and Meelena Turkel, co-founders of award-winning architecture firm Turkel Design, open their home for a talk and tour on how midcentury design principles are alive in today's best Modern homes.$30 (1 hr)
4 times from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Raymond Neutra–Survival Through Design
Modernism Week is honored to welcome Dr. Raymond Neutra, President of the Neutra Institute for Survival Through Design, as our 2025 Keynote Speaker.
VIP $100, GA $35 (1-2 hrs)
2 times from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Hors d'oeuvres, Presentation, Reception, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Sunrise Lanai: A Miracle in the Desert
Sunrise Lanai: A Miracle in the Desert includes tours of the Sunrise Lanai grounds and 7 thoughtfully preserved and restored condos.
$70 (1 hr)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Charles Phoenix Presents Googieland! A Celebration of Atomic Age Architecture and Design
“Googie style is the JAZZ of midcentury Modern style” says Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix. It went off the rails and shattered all the rules. So buckle up and take off to Googieland!
$75 VIP, $50 GA (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk
Cody’s Cody X PKS3: Art and Architecture Experience at the Cody Family Home
An intimate viewing of Desert Modernist architect William F. Cody’s personal residence, featuring an exclusive, site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Phillip K. Smith III.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Exclusive Exhibition Opening & Sunset Reception: ‘Growing Up Wexler: Life in the Wexler Family House’
Celebrate the opening of the Growing Up Wexler exhibition at the Wexler Family House, Donald Wexler’s 1955 Family Home benefiting the Wexler Archive at Cal Poly Pomona.
$150 (2 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Exhibition, Hors d'oeuvres, Outdoors, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Shag’s February Modernism Print Release Party
Join artist Shag for a print release party at The Shag store, featuring complimentary cocktails, live music and other fun surprises.
Free, Unticketed (3 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Shag
The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals
An astonishing look at the secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarrely funny vintage film clips presented by Letterman Show and The Simpsons writer Steve Young!
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Talk
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
John Lautner and Frank Lloyd Wright: The Inspirations of Desert Architecture
Discover how Wright mentored a young Lautner, whose bold, futuristic designs would go on to reshape Modern architecture.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Outdoors, Presentation, Self-guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Just Added*
Saturday Night Soirée at the Sackley Chase Sensation
Join us for a festive Modernism Week cocktail soirée filled with retro glamour at an unforgettable show home, by Stan Sackley, in the beautiful Indian Canyons neighborhood.
$175 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
WORLD PREMIER FILM – THE HARVARD 5: a story of love, architecture, and a design revolution
This newly completed documentary tells the little-known story of 5 ground-breaking architects and designers who ignited a Modern design revolution from the least likely place–colonial New Canaan, CT.
Reception $100, GA $20 (2 hrs)
2 times from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Category: Annenberg Theater, Film, Hors d'oeuvres, Presentation, Reception, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
PS ModCom "King of Cool" Soiree at the Steve McQueen Residence
The Palm Springs Modern Committee invites you to an exclusive event fit for Hollywood Royalty! This hot ticket takes you inside the former home of the "King of Cool"–Steve McQueen.
$275 (3 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Reception
Sold Out
Sunny Side of the Street
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as you enjoy a four-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Sunrise Lanai: Cocktail Party and Twilight Architectural Tour
Join us for a twilight architectural tour and poolside party featuring the artist Shag, with themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a local DJ, and tours of the Sunrise Lanai grounds and 7 condos.
$120 (2 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Sun, Feb 16, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Discovering Our Modern Modernists
Artist and gallery owner Terry Hastings gives an engaging overview of some featured local artists and their midcentury Modern influences in this “sneak peek" of the upcoming Arts Districts Tour.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Green Gables Home Tour
Join us for a flashback tour of Green Gables, designed by Palmer-Krisel, built in 1958 by the Alexander Construction Company. This home was on tour after undergoing a complete renovation by H3K Design in 2019.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Joshua Tree Retreat Center: Historic Lloyd Wright Site Presentation and Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore the historic Joshua Tree Retreat Center, featuring Lloyd Wright's largest collection. The event includes a 1-hour presentation by architectural experts, a self-guided walking tour, and lunch.
$70 (1.5 hrs)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Joshua Tree, Landscape, Lunch, Outdoors, Presentation, Self-Guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour—Modernism Week
Self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-Driving Tour
Canyon View Estates Magnificent Modernism
Tour 7 homes and exclusive outdoor spaces at Canyon View Estates, an iconic William Krisel designed midcentury community. Bring your camera, wear '60s attire, and star in your own stylish photo shoot!
$95 (1 hr)
6 times from 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Da Vaal Estates Home Tour: Midcentury Modern Marvel
Explore the iconic midcentury Modern Da Vaal Estates at Modernism Week 2025. Designed by Val Powelson in 1960, these unique, star-shaped condos offer stunning architecture and rich history.
$65 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Merito Manor by Barry Berkus 1961
Tour Merito Manor, a 1961 Barry Berkus-designed midcentury gem. Explore 8 restored units with original features in Old Las Palmas. Self-guided tours with on-site docents are available.
$70 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
The 400: Midcentury Living by H.W. Burns
Experience the Herbert Burns lifestyle in the Historic Tennis Club with our unique pool, landscape with original cactus and palms, iconic midcentury Modern architecture, and stunning mountain views.
$65 (1 hr) 8 homes on this tour
9 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
All Inclusive Black Mountain College Presentation and Workshop Series: 2-day session
'Black Mountain College All Inclusive Ticket' to attend all 5 BMC presentations and 1 hands-on workshop, including box lunch for $75 (Value $116). 2 Annenberg events 2/16 and 4 CAMP events 2/17.
$75 (5 presentations, workshop, & lunch)
(2 days)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Lunch, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater, CAMP Theater, *All Access packages*
Black Mountain College: Outsized Influence and Everyday Life
Historian David Silver, author of the new book The Farm at Black Mountain College, presents a dynamic, inspiring, and lively vision of the life and death of the legendary experimental college.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk
Marvelous Motels: Southern California’s Legacy Motels
An architectural journey of fabulous motels that were designed to stand out. Barkev Msrlyan from Merch Motel showcases contemporary and vintage photographs of Southern California’s midcentury motels.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
The Griffing and Goldberg Residences: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
PS ModCom Iconic Home Tours of the Griffing Residence designed in the early 1960s by Patten and Wild and the Goldberg Residence designed by William F. Cody in 1962.
$100 (1 hr)
8 times from 11:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Landscape, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
William Holden Estate Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the William Holden Estate, designed in 1955 by master builder Joe Pawling, in the historic Deepwell Estates neighborhood.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
3 times from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Atomic Ranch Talk & Condo Tour: Renovating Ocotillo Lodge
The Ocotillo Lodge once served as a hotel for those lured into the glamour of Palm Springs living. Today it's a coveted condo community. Learn its history, its renovation efforts and tour some homes.
$100 (2 hrs)
2 times from 01:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Bakelite, Bone & Bamboo: The Mystical Chinese Game of Mahjong
“Click clack” go the tiles. What is this mysterious Chinese game of mahjong? Learn how it’s played, why it's so popular and explore the thrill of collecting exotic vintage sets.
$15 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Hunka Hunka Burning Love: An Elvis Presley Fashion Tribute
Elvis Presley had a great love for Palm Springs. We are paying tribute to the fashions of all those great times. Wear your fringe! Style seekers a must.
$80 (3 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Exhibition, Fashion Show, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Presentation
Teaching Materials: Josef and Anni Albers at the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College
Albers scholars Fritz Horstman and Michael Beggs examine Black Mountain College’s legendary art curriculum through the textural and textile teachings of Anni and Josef Albers.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk
Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour—Modernism Week
Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-Driving Tour
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Ceramics for the Modern Landscape: The Story of the Architectural Pottery Company
The authors of the first book to document the history of the groundbreaking company Architectural Pottery explore its critical influence on midcentury design and enduring appeal.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
The Weird and Wonderful World of Industrial Musicals
An astonishing look at the secret corporate musical theater we were never meant to see—via bizarrely funny vintage film clips presented by Letterman Show and The Simpsons writer Steve Young!
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Live Music Performance, Presentation, Talk
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Hey, Hey…We’re the Monkees! Mod Music and Cocktail Party
Mod 60s cocktail party plus live multimedia concert celebrating the music of the Monkees, with the Gand Band, voted “Coachella Valley's Best Band” plus Claudia Ried and Alan Kraemer at the piano bar.
$95 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Live Music Performance
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sunday Night at the Sinatra Estate
Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.
$200 (2 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-Guided, Dinner
Sold Out
Sunny Side of the Street
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as you enjoy a four-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Mon, Feb 17, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Beyond the Gates of Seven Lakes Golf & Country Club Home & Walking Tour
Explore the midcentury marvels of Seven Lakes Golf and Country Club, "The Gem of the Desert," featuring distinctive homes, an iconic clubhouse, an 18-hole executive golf course, lush grounds, and stunning views.
$95 (2 hrs)
7 times from 08:45 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Joshua Tree Retreat Center: Historic Lloyd Wright Site Presentation and Self-Guided Walking Tour
Explore the historic Joshua Tree Retreat Center, featuring Lloyd Wright's largest collection. The event includes a 1-hour presentation by architectural experts, a self-guided walking tour, and lunch.
$70 (1.5 hrs)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Joshua Tree, Landscape, Lunch, Outdoors, Presentation, Self-Guided, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Stories Untold: Preserving Sites of African American Resilience, Activism, Achievement and Architecture
Executive Director Brent Leggs and senior architect Brandon Bibby of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund explore the vital work of preserving the past with hope for the present.
Free, Ticket required (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*
The College that Built Itself: A. Lawrence Kocher and Architecture at Black Mountain College
A journey into the architectural legacy of Black Mountain College, including the campus building program, the iconic Studies Building, and innovative buildings by A. Lawrence Kocher and alumni.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Welcome to Cotino
Experience the inspired architecture, design, and special Disney details of Cotino, the first Storyliving by Disney community located here in Rancho Mirage, California.
Free, Ticketed (1.5 hrs)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Hors d'oeuvres, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
CoCo Cabana: Designed for Gracious Living
Discover desert leisure living at CoCo Cabana. Built in 1955, this former resort hotel is one of the best intact examples of midcentury garden apartment design in Palm Springs.
$65 (1 hr) 8 homes on this tour
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.
$75 (45 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Garden Tour, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
Sold Out
Old Las Palmas Home Tour: A Peek Behind the Hedges lll, Celebrating Our First 100 Years
Explore six homes in Old Las Palmas, ranging from the late 1920s and 1930s to Modern renovations, including the former residence of Ronald and Nancy Reagan during their transition to the presidency.
$150 (2 hrs)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
Palm Springs Modernism Show
Shop and see 125 National and International exhibitors offering the BEST in Midcentury and Modern Design.
$30 Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
The Arthur Elrod “Escape House” Tour
A special tour at the former 1962 home of Arthur Elrod with special guest, Nelda Linsk, a close friend of Elrod. This is an encore home tour from 2019.
$55 (30 min)
6 times from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Twin Palms: It Started Here!
In 1957, Twin Palms became the desert’s first completed Modernist neighborhood. Designed by William Krisel and built by the Alexander Construction Company, you’ll tour 6 unique homes.
$95 (2 hrs)
7 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Anni Albers’s Midcentury Textile Designs After Black Mountain College
Anni Albers scholar Brenda Danilowitz describes the evolution of two of the textile designer’s previously unpublished midcentury private commissions for interiors and their architectural settings.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 10:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Stories Untold: Howard Smith–Rediscovering A Lost Black Modernist
The Stories Untold series continues with Howard Smith, the only Black artist to gain prominence amid post-war Scandinavian Modernism. However, his work is almost entirely unknown in the United States.
Free, Ticket Required (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Free
The Howard Hughes Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour + Optional Cocktail Reception
Take the Palm Springs Modern Committee Iconic Home Tour of the Howard Hughes Residence.
Home Tour: $50 (30 min), Reception: $125 (2 hrs)
9 times from 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Vintage Car Show
"Bikinis & Bucket Seats" is a tribute to the fun and sun of 1960s California youth culture. More than 50 vintage cars from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s will be displayed at this free event.
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Free, Unticketed (3 hrs)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Free, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Vintage Cars
Sophisticated Sun Seeker: The Gillman Residence Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the Herbert Burns-designed Gillman Residence (1948), sublime residential architecture with a fascinating preservation story.
$50 (30 min)
6 times from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
WORKSHOP + LUNCH: Interacting with Color: A Practical Guide to Josef Albers's Color Experiments
Participate in a hands-on color workshop, led by Albers Foundation Education Director Fritz Horstman, using the methods and principles of Josef Albers. Materials and a box lunch included.
$35 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Lunch, Presentation, Talk
Fallingwater’s Edgar Kaufmann, jr.: The Life and Legacy of a Modern Movement Tastemaker
Edgar Kaufmann, jr. is famed for preserving Fallingwater, but he was also a renowned architectural historian and MoMA curator. Justin Gunther, director of Fallingwater, shares his influential story.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Growing Up Wexler: Life in the Wexler Family House–A Site-Specific Exhibition
An exhibition of rarely seen Wexler Family personal photos, home movies, and memorabilia in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Donald Wexler’s 1955 family house.
$50 (30 min)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Film, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Ruth Asawa, Jane Slater Marquis, and Black Mountain College’s Artistic Legacy
Explore the inspiring lives and artistic contributions of Jane Slater Marquis and Ruth Asawa, two women alumnae of Black Mountain College in the 1940s, and their lasting impact on art and culture.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
“Everyone in the Car!” California Roadside Amusements Vintage Home Movie Cocktail Hour with Deserted Films
Road Trip! Be entertained by Deserted Films and their curated selection of vintage amateur 16mm, 8mm and Super 8 films shot at major (and minor!) California attractions and play Auto Bingo for prizes.
$25 (1 hr)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Presentation
Sunset with The Dreamboats
Enjoy an evening with the Dreamboats at the Historic O’Donnell Golf Club. Sing and dance while enjoying the featured drink: “the Thomas O’Donnell.” Wine and gourmet appetizers created by our executive Chef Gabriel Woo.
$150 (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Book Signing, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking), Palm Springs, Live Music Performance
Hey, Hey…We’re the Monkees! Mod Music and Cocktail Party
Mod 60s cocktail party plus live multimedia concert celebrating the music of the Monkees, with the Gand Band, voted “Coachella Valley's Best Band” plus Claudia Ried and Alan Kraemer at the piano bar.
$95 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Live Music Performance
Modernism Week Restoration Series and Cocktail Party at the “Elrod Escape” Residence
The MW Restoration Series continues with a tour, cocktails and conversation at the former 1962 home of Arthur Elrod with the homeowners, their designers, and Nelda Linsk, a close friend of Elrod.
$250 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
FILM: SCHINDLER SPACE ARCHITECT. A New Documentary on Rudolph M. Schindler
SCHINDLER SPACE ARCHITECT examines the works and life of Modernist architect, R.M. Schindler, narrated by Meryl Streep and Udo Kier, with architects Frank Gehry, Steven Holl, Thom Mayne, Ray Kappe.
$20 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Film, *Just Added*
Tue, Feb 18, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Celebrating a Decade of Palm Springs Modern Living by James Schnepf: A Special Home Tour
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Palm Springs Modern Living with a home tour of midcentury Modern homes. Experience the legacy of legendary architects through James Schnepf’s photography and stories.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), *Anniversary
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
McUrbia: The 1950s and the Birth of Contemporary American Landscape
In the mid-1950s, key events initiated significant changes in America, creating a landscape shaped by transformations that began over 75 years ago. These shifts continue to influence our lives today.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, Landscape, AIA Continuing Education
Palm Desert Signature Home Tour
Take this popular tour of midcentury Modern and “new century Modern” homes located in the beautiful neighborhoods of South Palm Desert.
$100 (4 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Desert, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-Driving Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
James Logan Abernathy Residence Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of the stunning James Logan Abernathy Residence, designed by Modernist architect William F. Cody in 1962
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
The Glamorous Gardens of Tommy Tomson
Tommy Tomson, known as the “Landscape Architect to the Stars,” arrived in Hollywood in the 1920s, but chose landscape architecture over acting, designing spaces from Hollywood to the Coachella Valley.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Working in Tranquility: Landscapes, Interiors and the Modernist Corporate Campus
Many Modernist corporate campuses, designed by some of the world’s most renowned designers, incorporating landscapes and furnishings as integral components, are at risk in our post-pandemic world.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Growing Up Wexler: Life in the Wexler Family House–A Site-Specific Exhibition
An exhibition of rarely seen Wexler Family personal photos, home movies, and memorabilia in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Donald Wexler’s 1955 family house.
$50 (30 min)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Film, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Learning by Inhabiting: Restoring and Living Luis Barragán’s Casa Pedregal
César Cervantes shares a remarkable journey of restoration and his profound connection to his magnificent residence, Casa Pedregal (1952), Luis Barragán’s largest residential work.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
St. Theresa School Modernism Projects
View the St. Theresa School students' scale models and paintings of homes and buildings designed by William F. Cody. Programming was conducted by the PS ModCom, with special instruction from his daughter Cathy Cody.
Free, unticketed (2 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Self-guided, *Just Added*
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Curated Landscape: Monuments, Sculpture and Other Built Delights on the Grounds of Sunnylands
Join Anne Rowe, Director of Heritage at Sunnylands, as she shares the intriguing provenance of the sculpture and unique “follies” Walter and Leonore Annenberg chose for their estate's landscape.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*
Expanding the Field: The Preservation of Modernist Homes at World Monuments Fund
Javier Ors Ausín, Senior Program Manager at World Monuments Fund, highlights WMF conservation projects of emblematic modernist homes around the world and the evolution of heritage conservation.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
An Evening with the Daughters of Design: Bertoia, Eames, and Saarinen
Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, and Harry Bertoia–three design legends. Enter Susan Saarinen, Carla (Eames) Hartman, and Celia Bertoia. Three descendants of these design icons who continue their legacy.
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk
Ponytails, Chiffon, and Shangri-La
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambience that celebrates the era of doo-wop, soulful melodies and style as you enjoy a three-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$175 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Wed, Feb 19, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Concrete Modernism: The Architecture of Canada's Arthur Erickson
Arthur Erickson is widely regarded as Canada’s greatest architect, renowned for his innovative designs and profound impact on contemporary architecture. Historian Donald Luxton provides an overview.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Leedy Legacy
Max Strang, AIA, provides an in-depth exploration of Gene Leedy’s pivotal role in the Sarasota School of Architecture, highlighting his works journey from post-and-beam structures to Brutalism.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Modern Garden Tour
Tour exquisite Modern gardens throughout Palm Springs’ most interesting neighborhoods. Desert-friendly plantings, beautiful architecture and sculptures come together, creating stunning outdoor environments.
$80 (3 hrs)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Kid-Friendly Activity, Landscape + Outdoor Living, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
Passionate Home Preservation: Inside and Out
This fascinating lecture by interior designer Bill Stewart highlights several of his successful design projects with a focus on his recent renovation of the King Gillette Estate (1923) in the Mesa.
Free, Ticket Required. (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, Free
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.
$75 (45 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Garden Tour, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
Sold Out
Seven Lakes Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
PS ModCom presents an iconic tour of a Seven Lakes residence featuring a treasure trove of collectible 20th-century design and art.
$35 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
American Modern: The Architecture and Legacy of Columbus, Indiana
American Modern is the first comprehensive book showcasing how civic, industrial, and social forces converged to create our nation's leading laboratory of architectural Modernism in Columbus, Indiana.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Blurring the Lines: Studio AR&D Architects
Studio AR&D Architects reveal their process of crafting modern desert homes that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating seamless living environments.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*
The Eye and the Inn: The O’Donnell House and the Legendary Desert Inn
Local historian and author Tracy Conrad will explore the fascinating histories of the Thomas O’Donnell House and the Desert Inn.
Free, Ticket Required (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, Free
Canyon Country Club: Transforming Palm Springs' South End
Palm Springs Preservation Foundation board member Steve Treinen presents Canyon Country Club’s social and architectural history through vintage and contemporary imagery.
Free, Ticket Required (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, Free
Growing Up Wexler: Life in the Wexler Family House–A Site-Specific Exhibition
An exhibition of rarely seen Wexler Family personal photos, home movies, and memorabilia in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Donald Wexler’s 1955 family house.
$50 (30 min)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Film, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Honey, I'm Back! MORE Classic Television Residences as Never Before Seen
Honey, I’m Home! sold out in just one week last February! Now, Marina Coates returns with Honey, I’m Back!—an all-new collection of unique, entertaining, and informative tours of famous TV residences.
$20 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Film, Presentation, Talk
Saving an Icon: The Restoration of Hotel Lautner
Co-owner and designer Tracy Beckmann provides her personal insights into the renovation of the award-winning Hotel Lautner (designed by renowned Modernist architect John Lautner in 1947).
Free, Ticket Required (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Presentation, Talk, Free
Breeze Blocks are Back!
The HSPD invites Modernists to experience our new Breeze Block garden. This inexpensive, thus democratic, material suited not only the hot desert sun but also the ethos of MCM. Architecture for all.
Free, Unticketed (2 hrs)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Desert, Exhibition, Free
Palm Springs Plays Itself: A Vintage Home Movie Cocktail Hour with Deserted Films
Local home movie film archive, Deserted Films, will screen and provide entertaining context for a selection of amateur vintage 16mm, 8mm and Super 8 films shot in and around Palm Springs.
$25 (1 hr)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Film, Presentation, Talk, CAMP Theater
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
FILM PREMIERE: Preservation Mirage Presents Richard Neutra’s Maslon House
The Maslon House, a Modernist masterpiece by Richard Neutra, was razed in 2002, sparking international outrage. Preservation Mirage's film captures its legacy through interviews and archival footage.
$25 (1 hr)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Film, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
A Chef's Table Dinner Party at the Iconic Max Palevsky House, Craig Ellwood, 1968
An exclusive evening at the iconic 1968 Craig Ellwood-designed home of Max Palevsky featuring a lavish, multi-course wine dinner prepared by award-winning chef Tara Lazar.
$1,000 (3 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Ponytails, Chiffon, and Shangri-La
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambience that celebrates the era of doo-wop, soulful melodies and style as you enjoy a three-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$175 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Glass or Not Glass? That’s the Lina Bo Bardi Question
A close look at Lina Bo Bardi’s Glass House in Brazil reveals that it is a hybrid project and, like her less known nearby Cirell House, reflects on the multifaceted ambiguity of Modern architecture.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
5 times from 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Still Living Large in Small Spaces
Join us as we return to Painters Path to view works by Krisel, White, Kaptur, Patten and Wild, Bissner and others whose small homes and condominiums were a planned alternative to larger homes nearby.
$55 (2 hrs)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Category: Palm Desert, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
The True Masters of Design: Stunning Design Principles Found Only in the Cinema
What do set designers know that we don’t? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot! With a degree in architecture and an obsession with set design, Marina Coates takes a look at “cinematic design".
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Presentation, Talk
VIBE House Tour
Join a charming time-capsule home tour in the Deepwell Estates neighborhood to take in the lavish and audacious design of the VIBE House, formerly owned by "Plumber to the Stars" Jack Stephan.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Inns, Architecture, and Glamour
See the vintage hotels that still provide the “Rich and Famous” with seclusion and relaxation. Stroll among these charming and beautiful boutique inns as you hear fascinating tales of history.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Frank Sinatra’s “Twin Palms” Estate Tour
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will host a tour of Frank Sinatra's storied "Twin Palms" estate, designed by Modernist architect E. Stewart Williams in 1947.
$50 (30 min)
10 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Private Tour Bus Excursion to Architectural Pottery Exhibition at the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA) in Pomona
A day trip excursion to experience the exhibition Architectural Pottery: Ceramics for a Modern Landscape at AMOCA in Pomona; includes museum admission, private tour with curator Jo Lauria, and lunch.
$145 (5 hrs)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Exhibition, Guided, Lunch, Presentation, Talk, Tour (Bus), Tour (Interior)
Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
The Homes That Define Palm Springs Bus Tour
This 90-minute tour will feature some of the most popular neighborhoods in Palm Springs, showcasing the most spectacular home styles, including pre-war Spanish Colonial Revival and a range of midcentury Modern residential styles.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Renewing the Rothko Chapel’s Legacy of Art, Spirituality and Social Justice
The Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas is a locus of art, spirituality and social justice. Adam Yarinsky, Principal of Architecture Research Office, shares the Chapel’s renovation and expansion story.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
King Gillette Estate Tour
Tour the Spanish Revival style King Gillette Estate (1923) in the Mesa, which recently underwent a thorough renovation by nationally famous interior designer Bill Stewart.
$50 (30 min)
6 times from 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Pasta Making Cooking Class and Lunch at Trio Palm Springs
Join Trio Palm Springs’ Executive Chef, Gladis Lizarraga, to learn the art of pasta-making and enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the Uptown Design District’s historic buildings.
$125 (2 hrs)
1 time at 12:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Culinary Demonstration, Lunch
A Landslide and a Masterpiece: The Disassembly of Lloyd Wright’s Wayfarer’s Chapel
When an ancient landslide began to shift alarmingly 6-9 inches per week in 2024, a team of preservation architects and engineers mobilized to save the beloved Wayfarer’s Chapel by Lloyd Wright.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk, AIA Continuing Education
Growing Up Wexler: Life in the Wexler Family House–A Site-Specific Exhibition
An exhibition of rarely seen Wexler Family personal photos, home movies, and memorabilia in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Donald Wexler’s 1955 family house.
$50 (30 min)
4 times from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM
Category: Exhibition, Film, Outdoors, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Space Age, Youthquake & Prints Gone Wild: Modernism in Fashion by Trina Turk
Trina Turk explores the dynamic intersection of cultural shifts and midcentury fashion, highlighting the work of iconic designers including Pierre Cardin, Mary Quant, Rudi Gernreich, and Marimekko.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
St. Theresa School Modernism Projects
View the St. Theresa School students' scale models and paintings of homes and buildings designed by William F. Cody. Programming was conducted by the PS ModCom, with special instruction from his daughter Cathy Cody.
Free, unticketed (2 hrs)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Self-guided, *Just Added*
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Let the Sun In–Todd Oldham Presents Alexander Girard
Todd Oldham returns to MW to present his signature fast-paced presentation of the vibrant and iconic designs of Alexander Girard. A visual feast from over 800 images found in his lavish new book.
$35 (1 hr)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, Book Signing
Livin' the 50s: A Myth America Pageant
Quirky. Fun. Nostalgic. Irreverent. Livin' the 50s celebrates the inhibitions and excesses, the bravado and innocence, the exuberance and repression that was America in the mid-20th century.
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: CAMP Theater, Palm Springs, Film, Presentation, Talk
4 Day VIP All Access Pass for Jazz Festival Events
This ticket includes VIP seating (rows A-D) to all four Palm Springs International Jazz Festival shows, an exclusive, swanky jazz party, and a swag bag.
$1,000 (4 days–4 performances)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *All Access packages*
Swanky Sunset Jazz Party at the Glamorous Midcentury Modern Koerner Residence
The Palm Springs International Jazz Festival is hosting a kick-off bash at the glamorous 1955 Koerner Residence, designed by E. Stewart Williams for VIP jazz guests, with limited party-only tickets.
$295 (3 hrs)
1 time at 04:30 PM
Category: Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Live Music Performance, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
An Evening to Remember: A Night at Frank’s Place to Benefit the Preservation & Restoration of St. Theresa Catholic Church designed by William F. Cody
Step back in time at Sinatra’s Twin Palms Estate, designed by E. Stewart Williams. Entertainer Frank DiSalvo will croon Sinatra’s classic hits as you enjoy dinner under the stars!
$300 (4 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Dinner, Live Music Performance, Outdoors
Sold Out
Hollywood Meets the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre: A Multimedia Journey
A community invitation to attend an engaging multimedia experience celebrating the historic Plaza Theatre, the rich history of Palm Springs, and the magic of the silver screen!
Free, Ticketed (1 hr)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, Free
Sold Out
Step Into the Time Capsule: A Groovy 60s Party at The VIBE House!
You're invited to a one-of-a-kind evening where we rewind the clock and teleport to the late '60s! Sip on a tequila sunrise or a crisp, dry martini as you explore a world where bold design, iconic music, & endless fun come alive.
$225 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Tour (Interior)
Ponytails, Chiffon, and Shangri-La
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambience that celebrates the era of doo-wop, soulful melodies and style as you enjoy a three-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$175 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Fri, Feb 21, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
From Beverly Hills to Desert Elegance: Exploring Harold W. Levitt’s Design Vision
Join author and historian Steven Price as he presents the first comprehensive study of Harold W. Levitt’s architecture, exploring its origins, significance, and newfound appreciation.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk, Annenberg Theater, AIA Continuing Education
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
15 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Limón Design Project Tour
Tour Limón, a colorful seven-bedroom private escape in South Palm Springs inspired by the optimistic era and continental graphics and style of the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Morse House Tour
Tour the stunning Krisel and Palmer-designed Morse Residence, built in 1961 and the first home in the Vista Las Palmas neighborhood of Palm Springs to be designated a Class 1 Historic Site.
$50 (30 min)
14 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Just Added*
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Still Living Large in Small Spaces
Join us as we return to Painters Path to view works by Krisel, White, Kaptur, Patten and Wild, Bissner and others whose small homes and condominiums were a planned alternative to larger homes nearby.
$55 (2 hrs)
3 times from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Category: Palm Desert, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking)
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
15 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Giants of Architecture
See how desert Modern design was applied to commercial buildings in the heart of the fashion and finance district in Palm Springs.
$50 (2 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, AIA Continuing Education
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Canyon Springs Neighborhood Home Tour
Architect Laszlo E. Sandor’s Canyon Springs community debuts on Modernism Week's 20th Anniversary, showcasing 7 homes of sleek desert Modernist design, harmonious amenities, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.
$75 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Discover Twin Springs: Donald Wexler's Hidden Gem
Explore 8 homes in Donald Wexler's iconic 40-unit oasis, Twin Springs condo community in Indian Canyons. This tour showcases sleek architecture, a tranquil stream, and serene desert landscaping.
$80 (2 hrs)
3 times from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.
$75 (45 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Garden Tour, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
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Temple Isaiah: The Evolution of Classical to Extreme Modernism
This guided media presentation and walking tour of two sanctuaries includes the E. Stewart Williams Modernist-designed 1950s Liberman Chapel and David Christian’s brutalism-designed 1980s Bochner Sanctuary.
$75 (90 min)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Kid-Friendly Activity, Talk, Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Twin Palms Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
Iconic William Krisel Home Tour includes a book signing of William Krisel's Palm Springs: The Language of Modernism with the homeowner and author Chris Menrad and his amazing vintage car collection!
$35 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Italian Modernism: Carlo Scarpa and the Architecture of Geometry, Water and Light
Annalisa Capurro delves into the extraordinary work and legacy of Venetian Modernist architect, Carlo Scarpa, renowned for his masterful fusion of Modernist principles with artisanal techniques.
$18 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Presentation, Talk, *Just Added*
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Modernism Art District Tour
You are invited to tour artists' studios and learn about how midcentury-era artists influenced their artwork. Educational materials will be on display. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes!
Free, Unticketed.
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Presentation, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Talk, Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Palm Springs Tiki: Polynesia in the Desert
During the midcentury, Modernism and primitivism united spectacularly in Palm Springs. Authors Sven Kirsten and Peter Moruzzi have traced the unique history of Polynesian pop in the California desert.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Presentation, Talk
Reflections of a Modernist Writer with Alan Hess
At this lecture Hess will reflect on his career, exploring the process of writing, examining how subjects have naturally connected and intersected in unexpected ways over his 35 years of writing.
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Talk
Bowlarama: The Architecture of Midcentury Bowling
Celebrate the architecture and style of an iconic American pastime: Bowling! Chris Nichols and Adriene Biondo take aim at the obsession that swept the post-war nation.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Cody’s Cody X PKS3: Art and Architecture Experience at the Cody Family Home
An intimate viewing of Desert Modernist architect William F. Cody’s personal residence, featuring an exclusive, site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Phillip K. Smith III.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Divinely Inspired: Discussing the William F. Cody Design of St. Theresa Catholic Church with Catherine Cody and Morris Skenderian A.I.A.
St. Theresa Catholic Church has been heralded as a prized masterpiece by William F. Cody. Catherine Cody & architect Morris Skenderian, AIA will share how Cody’s total design plan was realized.
$45 General Admission, $95 with book (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Guided, Presentation, Reception, Talk, Tour (Interior)
Simple! Fast! Modern! Fun! Taking the Road to Success with Midcentury Self-Improvement Records
Let midcentury records improve your life! Instructional LPs featuring fitness gurus and wine connoisseurs that trimmed waists, and trained noses form a fascinating, forgotten facet of Modernist design.
$25 (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Retro Martini Party
The Palm Springs Preservation Foundation will present its annual Retro Martini Party at the Butler Residence (1974, architectural designer James H. McNaughton), aka the “Pink Door House.”
$250 (3 hrs)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sunny Side of the Street
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as you enjoy a four-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Chucho Valdés & Irakere 50 Featuring Arturo Sandoval
Afro-Cuban Jazz greats, pianist Chucho Valdés and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval, reunite with Irakere 50, celebrating 50 years of the legendary band that changed the course of Latin music in the 70s and 80s
$195 Center Orchestra, $85 GA (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Live Music Performance
Sat, Feb 22, 2025
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Curated Vintage Event
Retailers and private dealers showcase their finest vintage apparel, luxury items, textiles, jewelry, and accessories. If fashion is your passion, this event is not to be missed.
$30 First Dibs (9AM to 10AM), $15 General Admission (10AM to 5PM)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Kid-Friendly Activity, Retail, Self-Guided, Fashion Show
Historic Tennis Club Neighborhood: Tour of Seven Homes
Experience the oldest Palm Springs neighborhood, located between downtown and the mountains. On tour are 7 architectural jewels representing a distinct range of midcentury interpretations.
$95 (3 hrs)
2 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Lost to Revolution: William F. Cody Projects in Havana, Cuba
Noted for his work in California and Arizona, William F. Cody also designed projects internationally, including Havana. The revolution halted construction of his 1955 Villa Real Golf Club and Hotel.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour
Modernism Week’s signature bus tour! The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an overview of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
6 times from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education
Sunburst Palms Home Tour
Enjoy the sunshine as you join us for a flashback tour of Sunburst Palms in the beautiful historic neighborhood of Deepwell in Palm Springs, previously open to Modernism Week attendees in 2021.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
The Palm Springs School: A Symposium
This symposium by Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Architectural Alliance establishes Palm Springs Desert Modernism as a unique architectural movement. Hear from the experts and see homes on tour.
$75–$195 (7 hrs)
2 times from 09:25 AM to 04:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Book Signing, Presentation, Self-Driving Tour, Talk, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), AIA Continuing Education
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Sold Out
Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Midcentury Top Ten Tour: Ten Architects Who Made Palm Springs Modern
Join architectural guide Trevor O’Donnell for an in-depth exploration of the works of ten talented Modernists whose careers in the city’s midcentury heyday left a legacy that’s now famous worldwide.
$130 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Bus), Guided
Sold Out
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Indian Canyons Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Neighborhood Home Tours
Celebrate 10 years of Indian Canyons' Neighborhood Home Tours! Explore 8 architecturally significant homes with stunning mountain views, and discover the rich history and midcentury charm of this iconic community.
$130 (3.15 hrs)
1 time at 09:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Vintage Cars
2025 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner wanderlust spirit.
$30 (Free (ages 12 and under)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Vintage Trailers, Kid-Friendly Activity
Calypso Palms: Where the Rat Pack Stayed and Played
Step back to the 1960s at Calypso Palms during Modernism Week, touring 8 units—including 3 newly refurbished ones—where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once stayed and played.
$65 (1 hr) 8 units on this tour
3 times from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood)
El Rancho Vista Estates Modernism Home Tour
Explore the midcentury Modern charm of El Rancho Vista Estates, featuring 8 Wexler/Harrison-designed homes with original floor plans, stylish upgrades, and mountain views.
$85 (1 hr)
4 times from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Tour (Neighborhood), Tour (Walking), Vintage Cars
Garden Tour of the Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946
An outdoor garden tour of the historic Kaufmann Residence, Richard Neutra, 1946. An extraordinary opportunity to see the iconic architecture and landscape design of this famed global landmark.
$75 (45 min)
2 times from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Garden Tour, Tour (Exterior), *Anniversary
Sold Out
Raymond Loewy Residence: PS ModCom Iconic Home Tour
Take the Palm Springs Modern Committee Iconic Home Tour of the Raymond Loewy Residence.
$65 (30 min)
8 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Sold Out
The Lautner Compound Tour
Experience the spectacular architecture of John Lautner and tour The Lautner Compound.
$60 (1 hr)
5 times from 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Garry Knox Bennett: Crafting the Counter Culture–Film Screening and Talk
Garry Knox Bennett was an important Bay Area designer/craftsman whose singular vision, finely crafted furniture and sculpture influenced the counterculture of California in the 60s and 70s and beyond.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Presentation, Talk
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
Modernism Art District Tour
You are invited to tour artists' studios and learn about how midcentury-era artists influenced their artwork. Educational materials will be on display. Meet the artists and see behind the scenes!
Free, Unticketed.
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Presentation, Self-Driving Tour, Self-Guided, Talk, Tour (Interior), Tour (Walking)
Trina Turk Fashion Show and Luncheon at Marrakesh Country Club
Luncheon and debut of fashion designer Trina Turk’s 30th Anniversary Collection and Poolside Gossip Capsule, inspired by the iconic Slim Aarons photo, hosted at the exclusive Marrakesh Country Club.
$250-$350 (3 hrs)
2 times from 11:30 AM to 02:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Fashion Show, Lunch
Palace Costume: Hollywood’s Best Kept Fashion Secret
A behind-the-scenes glimpse into Palace Costume & Prop Co., an exclusive LA film-industry haven of dresses, gowns, accessories, props, and jewelry featured in countless movies for more than 50 years.
$15 (1 hr)
1 time at 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Book Signing, Presentation, Talk
Sinatra's Rat Pack Homes & Hangouts Bus Tour
Come fly with us as we drive our double-decker bus past the Palm Springs homes and hangouts of the members of the iconic Rat Pack and their era.
$100 (90 min)
2 times from 02:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Cody’s Cody X PKS3: Art and Architecture Experience at the Cody Family Home
An intimate viewing of Desert Modernist architect William F. Cody’s personal residence, featuring an exclusive, site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Phillip K. Smith III.
$50 (30 min)
8 times from 03:00 PM to 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
Shag’s February Print Exhibition Party
Join artist Shag for a print exhibition party at The Shag Store, featuring complimentary cocktails, live music, and other fun surprises.
Free, Unticketed (3 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Free, Kid-Friendly Activity, Shag
“Everyone in the Car!” California Roadside Amusements Vintage Home Movie Cocktail Hour with Deserted Films
Road Trip! Be entertained by Deserted Films and their curated selection of vintage amateur 16mm, 8mm and Super 8 films shot at major (and minor!) California attractions and play Auto Bingo for prizes.
$25 (1 hr)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, CAMP Theater, Film, Presentation
Bella da Ball's Celebrity Homes Bus Tour
Bella da Ball, Palm Springs’ own drag emcee, guides this special sunset tour of Palm Springs celebrity haunts, clubs and homes.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sold Out
Illuminated Twilight Bus Tour
The Twilight Architectural Bus Tour provides guests with an evening view of some of the most significant midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs.
$100 (90 min)
1 time at 05:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
The Lautner Compound Twilight Reception and Tour with Craft Cocktails and Bites
This is a rare opportunity to view “The Lautner” at night while you enjoy some craft cocktails and light nibbles with owners Tracy Beckmann and Ryan Trowbridge.
$100 (2 hrs)
1 time at 05:30 PM
Category: Desert Hot Springs, Cocktail Party, Hors d'oeuvres, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Saturday Night at the Sinatra Estate
Guests are invited to an exclusive and festive cocktail party with Frank's favorite style Italian dinner at the legendary Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs.
$200 (2 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Party, DJ, Hors d'oeuvres, Self-Guided, Dinner
Sold Out
Sunny Side of the Street
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald as you enjoy a four-course dinner with free-flowing cocktails.
$195 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Dinner, Cocktails, Live Music Performance
Dianne Reeves–A Night of Sophisticated Song and Musical Storytelling with an NEA Jazz Master
Dianne Reeves is among the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world. Her stunning voice and dynamic presence make this a deeply personal, intimate night of songs sung by a world-class interpreter.
$195 Center Orchestra, $85 GA (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Live Music Performance
Sun, Feb 23, 2025
Twin Palms Guided Walking Tour: An Insider’s Perspective of the Desert’s First Modernist Neighborhood
Experience the desert's first Modernist neighborhood on the only tour guided by a neighborhood resident, local author, and neighborhood organization founder.
$45 (2 hrs)
1 time at 08:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Walking)
Sold Out
Charles Phoenix Super Duper Double Decker Bus Tour
Experience midcentury architectural treasures of Palm Springs with retro pop culture humorist and author, Charles Phoenix, as he leads a spirited adventure atop a double decker, open-air bus.
$160 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 08:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior)
Sunnylands Historic House Tour
Guided tours give visitors access to the famed Sunnylands Estate, designed by renowned architect A. Quincy Jones in 1966 and restored in 2012.
$75 (1.5 hrs)
18 times from 08:45 AM to 03:45 PM
Category: Rancho Mirage, Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Sold Out
Flashback 20 Years to Our First Premier Architectural Bus Tour
Join us as we roll back our Premier Architectural Bus Tour price to $75–the same as the first tour 20 years ago! One of the original tour guides will be on board to share history and anecdotes from our first tours.
$75 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Guided, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), AIA Continuing Education, *Anniversary
Green Gables Home Tour
Join us for a flashback tour of Green Gables, designed by Palmer-Krisel, built in 1958 by the Alexander Construction Company. This home was on tour after undergoing a complete renovation by H3K Design in 2019.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), *Anniversary
House of Tomorrow Home Tour
Experience the Alexander Estate, known as the House of Tomorrow, and popularly as the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway where Elvis and Priscilla Presley honeymooned in 1967.
$55 Tour (30 min), $100 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
16 times from 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Reception, Self-Guided, Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: Sackley Chase Sensation
Tour a stunning 70s home in Indian Canyons, designed by Stan Sackley and decorated by Steve Chase, featuring original elements and breathtaking views, beautifully reimagined by Grace Home Furnishings.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Featured Home Tour, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Modernism Week Featured Home Tour: The West House
Tour a 1954 residence in Old Las Palmas previously renovated by Modernist Albert Frey and owned by Adam West, television’s Batman, which has recently been revitalized by Michelle Boudreau Design.
$40 (30 min)
8 times from 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Featured Home Tour
Signature Home Tour: Morning Tour—Modernism Week
Self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 09:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-Driving Tour
Celebrity Haven: Unique Boutique Resorts
See close-up the inns and resorts that were, and remain today, havens for the stars. Many were designed and built after WWII when America’s appetite for Modern design was the rage.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Frank Sinatra's Neighborhood: The Hollywood Elite
This tour affords a visual feast blending classic Spanish Colonial Revival with the sleek midcentury Modern designs, including Frank Sinatra's avant-garde Modernist jewel by renowned architect E. Stewart Williams.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
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Frey House II Tour + Museum Day Passes
Hosted by Palm Springs Art Museum, these self-guided tours are a rare opportunity to see the residence of Modernist architect Albert Frey.
$75 Tour (40 min), $125 Tour & Reception (1 hr)
14 times from 09:30 AM to 05:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Golden Era of Hollywood Homes
In the Old Las Palmas neighborhood, Spanish Colonial architecture abounds alongside classic examples of dramatic midcentury architecture. Docents share tales of the stars who lived and martini-ed here.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Heart of the City: Pioneers to Playground of the Stars
Explore the dynamic past and vibrant present of this world-famous desert getaway while strolling the Walk of Stars. Learn how Hollywood stars, part of our local scene, made Palm Springs their playground.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Hidden Paradise of Showbiz Legends' Hideaways
The Mesa is a beautiful, secluded neighborhood with a fascinating assortment of eclectic architecture. It boasts one of Palm Springs’ most stunning architectural anomalies, the Santorini House.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Modernist Treasures: Lush living on the Links
On ancestral land of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an attractive collection of luxurious Modernist residences with impressive landscapes lining the historic Indian Canyons Golf Resort.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Private Tour Bus Excursion to Sam Maloof Historic Home, Gallery, and Gardens in Alta Loma
Escape for a day to tour the historic hand-made house, gardens, and studio of famed midcentury designer-craftsman Sam Maloof, including a catered courtyard picnic lunch and the new Garry Knox Bennet exhibition.
$145 (7 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Exhibition, Film, Guided, Lunch, Presentation, Talk, Tour (Bus), Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior)
Rat Pack Playground: Modernist Homes
Discover the trendy midcentury Vista Las Palmas neighborhood, once nicknamed the “Beverly Hills of Palm Springs” and view the homes now called “Alexanders” developed by George and Robert Alexander.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Shangri-La of the Stars: Midcentury Showcase
Stroll through this pristine midcentury neighborhood with its collection of elegant Modernist homes, designed by the desert’s most revered architects.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Stars of The Movie Colony: Romantic Palm Springs
The impressive Movie Colony neighborhood represents Hollywood's "Glamour Heyday" with its mix of romantic Spanish Colonial Revival estates and elegant Modernist homes.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Twin Palms Estates Exteriors Walking Tour: A New Design Era
View stunning Modern architecture with its iconic soaring "butterfly" rooflines in the first midcentury neighborhood built by the Alexander Construction Co. in Palm Springs.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
Uptown Design District
In the early glory days of our town, Hollywood stars and business magnates alike discovered this neighborhood, which provided them with all they needed to revel in sun-kissed days and star-filled nights.
$50 (2.5 hrs)
1 time at 09:30 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Tour (Exterior), Neighborhood Walking Tour, Outdoors
2025 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
Celebrating the vintage trailer lifestyle while inspiring those who dream of channeling their inner wanderlust spirit.
$30 (Free (ages 12 and under)
1 time at 10:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Vintage Trailers, Kid-Friendly Activity
Midcentury Mixology Cocktail Class With Steen Bojsen-Moller at Mr. Lyons
Join our spirited midcentury cocktail-making series at the historic restaurant Mr. Lyons.
$80 (2 hrs)—Clinics start at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
2 times from 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Cocktail Making Clinic, Presentation
PAJAMA GAME
PS UNDERGROUND invites you to a one-of-a-kind experience of music and ambiance that pays tribute to movie musicals of the 1950s & 60s as you enjoy a three-course brunch with free-flowing 1950s-themed cocktails, mimosas, and bubbly.
$120 (2 hrs)
1 time at 11:00 AM
Category: Palm Springs, Brunch, Cocktails, Live Music Performance, *Just Added*
Signature Home Tour: Afternoon Tour—Modernism Week
Take this self-driven home tour through various neighborhoods in Palm Springs featuring several iconic architectural homes by some of the areas most noted architects.
$150 (3 to 3.5 hrs) 5 homes on this tour
1 time at 02:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Self-Guided, Tour (Exterior), Tour (Interior), Signature, Self-Driving Tour
An Afternoon with Cécile McLorin Salvant
“With three GRAMMYs® and a MacArthur 'Genius' Award to her name, Salvant has already far transcended her early status as her generation's most imaginative and thrilling jazz interpreter.”—Spin
$150 Center Orchestra, $75 GA (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 03:00 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Live Music Performance
Charles Lloyd with Bill Frisell, Gerald Clayton, and Reuben Rogers
Charles Lloyd is one of the most celebrated jazz artists in the world and was recently awarded a rare quadruple crown in DownBeat magazine’s critics’ poll–a feat only matched by John Coltrane.
$195 Center Orchestra, $85 GA (1.5 hrs)
1 time at 07:30 PM
Category: Palm Springs, Annenberg Theater, Live Music Performance
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