WMA’s 2012 Annual Meeting in Palm Springs is just around the corner and our host museums are looking forward to having you in town!

Known as the ultimate desert playground for arts, culture, outdoor fun, and entertainment, Palm Springs has so much to offer, beginning with this year’s host museums. As you prepare to experience the 2012 conference and partake in all of the wonderful activities we have lined up for you, we hope you will take the time to visit some of the institutions in the area.

Check out our list of the museums, along with information pertaining to admission and their hours of operation. See you in Palm Springs!

Host Museums

Palm Springs Art Museum

Hours

• Open every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Closed Mondays and major holidays
• Store, box office, and café are open during museum hours

Admission

• $12.50 for adults
• $10.50 for seniors 62 and over
• $5.00 for students
• Free public admission every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm during Downtown Villagefest
• Free admission to AAM, NARM, and WMA members with proof of I.D.
• Group tours available

For more information, click here.

Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert

Hours

• Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Open Thursday from 12 – 8 p.m.
• Closed on Mondays and major holidays.

Admission:

• $5 regular
• $4 seniors (62+)/students (with ID)
•  Free public admission every Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
• Free admission to members
• Free admission days/times in Palm Desert and Palm Springs are unique to each facility and do not coincide.

For more information, click here.

Palm Springs Air Museum

Hours

• Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission

• Adults, 18 to 65 years – $15.00
• Seniors, 65 and older – $13.00
• Allow at least an hour-and-half to enjoy the museum.

For more information, click here.

Cabot's Pueblo Museum

Hours

• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays
• Tour Schedule:
  • 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Admission

• Guided tours to conference attendees will be free of charge. There is no admission charge to the grounds.

For more information, click here.

Sunnylands Center & Gardens

Hours

• Open Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays

Admission

• Visits to Sunnylands Center & Gardens are free
• Tours of the Annenberg historic estate are available at $35 per person and reservations for tours on October 28 can be made now at www.sunnylands.org.

For more information, click here.

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Hours

• Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays

Admission

• $8.00 per person

For more information, click here.

The Living Desert Zoo & Botanical Garden

Hours

• Open daily from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., last admission at 4:00 p.m.
• Daily Schedule for October

9:30 a.m.             Nature Walk – Meet at information Booth next to Coyote Café, Upper Patio
10:00 a.m.            Giraffe Feeding – Giraffe Habitat
11:00 a.m.            Wildlife Wonders Show– Tennity Amphitheater
12:00 p.m.            Animal Presentation – Tennity Wildlife Hospital
12:30 p.m.            Train Chat – Model Train Display
2:00 p.m.             Animal Presentation – Hoover Discovery Center
2:30 p.m.             Keeper Chat – Detail at information Booth
3:00 p.m.             Animal Presentation – Discovery Center

Admission

• Free admission to WMA attendees

For more information, click here.

Hi-Desert Nature Museum

Hours

• Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Admission

• Admission is FREE! Enjoy their temporary exhibit during the conference called "Ride 'em Cowboy! The West in Popular Culture"

For more information, click here.

The Palm Springs Historical Society

Hours

• Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Open Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Closed Monday and Tuesday

Admission

• Admission is free to the museum, however generous donations are welcome.

For more information, click here.

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

Hours

 September through May

• Open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Open Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

Admission

• Admission is free to the museum.

For more information, click here.