A place of history, hospitality, and diplomacy in the California desert

President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping – U.S.-China Summit, June 2013
Sunnylands Center & Gardens – completed in 2011, opened to the public March 2012
The Historic House – midcentury modern home was completed in 1966

Sunnylands

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History

Sunnylands emerged onto the world stage when the historic estate was completed in 1966. It…
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The Trust

In 2001, Walter and Leonore Annenberg established The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands to “address…
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Retreats

Convening global leaders and prominent experts for retreats and meetings that matter.
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Visit

Explore two distinct sections of Sunnylands.

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Visit the Center & Gardens

Sunnylands Center & Gardens first opened to the public in March 2012. Upon entering the…
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Tour the Historic Estate

All tour tickets are sold online and are first made available at 9 am Pacific…
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Gardens Guide

This guide is designed to assist with your exploration and identification of garden plants.
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Art Ambassadors

Art  Ambassadors provides high school students in the Coachella Valley with a hands-on experience with…
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Exhibition

The exhibition, "Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands," spotlights the custom-made furniture and…
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Events

  • Wednesday, October 16, 2024
    Oct 16, 2024
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    Exhibition: "Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands"

    Sunnylands Center

    The exhibition, Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands, spotlights the custom-made furniture and interior décor that the legendary designer William Haines created for the Annenb
    8:30 am
    Oct 16, 2024
    Oct 16, 2024
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    Film: "A Place Called Sunnylands"

    Center Theater

    Stop by the theater in the Center to see a 20-minute informational film about Sunnylands. A Place Called Sunnylands introduces viewers to the Annenbergs, their lives as philanthropists and diplomat
    8:30 am
    Oct 16, 2024
    Oct 16, 2024
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    Self-Guided Audio Garden Walks

    Sunnylands Gardens

    Explore the Sunnylands gardens while listening to informational audio recordings on your mobile phone or tablet when the Center & Gardens is open. Each audio recording guides listeners through
    8:30 am
    Oct 16, 2024
  • Thursday, October 17, 2024
    Oct 17, 2024
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    Exhibition: "Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands"

    Sunnylands Center

    The exhibition, Variations to a Theme: William Haines at Sunnylands, spotlights the custom-made furniture and interior décor that the legendary designer William Haines created for the Annenb
    8:30 am
    Oct 17, 2024
    Oct 17, 2024
    Event image

    Film: "A Place Called Sunnylands"

    Center Theater

    Stop by the theater in the Center to see a 20-minute informational film about Sunnylands. A Place Called Sunnylands introduces viewers to the Annenbergs, their lives as philanthropists and diplomat
    8:30 am
    Oct 17, 2024
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Sunnylands

A place of history, hospitality, and diplomacy in the California desert.

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Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 am to 4 pm

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760.202.2222
contact@sunnylands.org

37977 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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