Top “Must-See” Homes on the Palm Springs Modernism Week Bus Tour 2026

Palm Springs Modernism Week 2026 (Feb 12-22) Highlights midcentury modern icons. Decades of modern-day icons on the bus tours of neighborhoods such as Twin Palms and Deepwell, where postcards are taken of homes. Such gems as Frey House II by Albert Frey, post-and-beam gems in the Country Club Estates by A. Quincy Jones, and The Marquee at Twin Palms with its drama of breeze-block all feature in the highlights. Such designs of the 1950s-60s feature butterfly roofs, glass walls, and desert views, attracting 100K+ fans to look at the interior of preserved gems without empty seats. Bus tours ( 100-130) provide guided tours of 50+ exteriors; reserve through modernismweek.com. Ideal desert escape in February and blend architecture, talks, and a vintage vibe.

Iconic Bus Tour Highlights

Premier Double Decker Architectural Bus Tour (2.5hrs, $130) is a tour of commercial icons and residential spectaculars such as Alexander homes. Golden hour twilight editions. Daily (Feb 12-21) runs out of the Palm Springs Art Museum depot.​

Frey House II Details

Albert Frey’s 1964 steel-frame perch overlooks Coachella Valley; tours ($75) shuttle from the museum. Post-WWII minimalism shines in a compact 640sqft layout with panoramic glass. Champagne twilight add-on ($125) available Feb 12-17.​

Twin Palms Standouts

Tour The Marquee at Twin Palms ($40, Feb 13-22) for dramatic entry and mountain-framed pools. Neighborhood birthed by Wexler & Harrison; Sinatra’s Twin Palms nearby often sold out.​

Frequently Asked Questions

When are 2026 bus tours?

Feb 12-22; Premier Double Decker daily 10 am-4 pm slots. Book early—sells out fast amid 11-day fest.​

Ticket prices for home tours?

Bus tours $100-130; individual homes $40-85, like the  Marquee or Frey House. Bundles save; modernismweek.com official.​

Starting point for buses?

Palm Springs Art Museum (101 Museum Dr); free parking, shuttles to hilltop homes. 90-150min narrated rides.​

Best tour for beginners?

“Homes That Define Palm Springs” Bus Tour spotlights Spanish Revival to midcentury icons. Runs Feb 12-19, $100.​

Any sold-out alerts?

Twin Palms Sinatra house, Kaufmann Desert House gone; Frey II twilight limited. Check modtix.com daily.

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