"As you move through the landscape, you are aware of being under the dappled shade, next to the water; you hear the sounds, hear and feel the gravel underfoot. The experience should transport you from the everyday world. We want people to come away with a 'wow.' "
James Burnett
Landscape Architect
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
Sunnylands Center
This new addition to the Coachella Valley offers interactive displays, films, and art from the Sunnylands Collection. Admission is free. Open Thursdays through Sundays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Gardens
Enjoy and explore nine acres planted like an Impressionist canvas. There are 1.25 miles of walking paths and 50 species of plants. On Fridays at 10:30 a.m., a one-hour garden tour covers design, sustainability, and desert plants. No reservations needed.
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On Exhibition
Fine examples of 18th- and 19th-century silver-gilt objects and 20th-century sculpture from the Sunnylands Collection are on view.
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Events Calendar
Upcoming programs include a rededication of the 30-foot Kwakiutl totem pole and the release of thousands of ladybugs into the gardens.
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Tickets & Tours
Tours of the historic house and estate require tickets purchased in advance. Tickets are released on the 1st and 15th of the month and can be booked online only.
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Sunnylands Guides
Visitor Guides are available for the Sunnylands Center and Gardens.
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