Homeowner welcoming guests at midcentury modern entrance with palm trees and terracotta roof glowing in golden hour light

Modernism Week Unlocks Palm Springs’ Secret Architecture

Palm Springs turns into an open-air museum of midcentury design every day, but for 11 days starting Feb. 12, visitors can step beyond the sidewalk and into the era’s most iconic homes.

At a Glance

  • Modernism Week runs Feb. 12-22 in Palm Springs
  • Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour sells out fastest
  • Marquee at Twin Palms is the featured home tour
  • Vintage Trailer Show returns for 2026 edition
  • Why it matters: Tickets vanish weeks before the event, so early planning is essential

The annual celebration gives architecture lovers rare interior access to the desert city’s space-age roofs, rock walls, and glass-walled living rooms that define pool-centered, optimism-fueled living.

What to Book First

The Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour remains the hottest ticket. Guests ride high above palm-lined streets for a two-hour sweep of classic neighborhoods and hidden gems.

Other fast-fill options:

  • Marquee at Twin Palms home tour
  • 2026 Modernism Week Vintage Trailer Show
  • Specialized walking tours led by local historians
Vintage double-decker bus flying above palm trees with midcentury homes and Coachella Valley landscape below

How to Secure Your Spot

Modernism Week posts the full schedule, prices, and ticket links on its official site. Organizers warn that many tours reach capacity long before the mountains and wind turbines come into view.

Plan now if you want a seat on the double-decker bus or a walk-through of the Twin Palms masterpiece.

Author

  • My name is Olivia M. Hartwell, and I cover the world of politics and government here in Los Angeles.

    Olivia M. Hartwell covers housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Los Angeles, focusing on who benefits from growth and who gets pushed out. A UCLA graduate, she’s known for data-driven investigations that follow money, zoning, and accountability across LA communities.

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