Cabot's Pueblo Museum

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Cabot's Pueblo Museum

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67616 Desert View Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

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Discover a quirky slice of history at this stunning Hopi-style pueblo museum, packed with Native American art and the intriguing story of Cabot Yerxa.  

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67616 Desert View Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Get directions

cabotsmuseum.org
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67616 Desert View Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Get directions

+1 760 329 7610
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14 Places to Celebrate Native American Heritage Day

"There’s a fascinating museum high up in the hills above Desert Hot Springs, California. It centers around a Hopi-style pueblo and is full of artifacts from American Indian and Alaska Natives, as well as work by contemporary artists. Cabot Yerxa, an explorer, activist, builder, Mason, and much more, built the American Indian-inspired structure from scrap materials he found in the surrounding desert. The entire pueblo is handmade, meticulously crafted from sun-dried bricks and wood leftover from abandoned cabins. Before completing the museum, Yerxa was notable for having discovered the two hot springs that spew the now-famous mineral waters of Desert Hot Springs. He was also the founder and president of the local Theosophical Society. Yerxa began constructing the 4-floor, 35-room building in 1941 and worked on it up until his death in 1965. With a bit of initial help from a trusty mule named Merry Christmas, he labored for over two decades on the unusual abode. He designed the house to take advantage of natural ventilation to help keep it cool, and drew inspiration for its shape from a replica of a pueblo he saw at the Chicago World’s Fair as a child. Though the building still wasn’t complete, Yerxa debuted “Cabot’s Old Indian Pueblo” in 1945. He dedicated the Hopi pueblo in honor of the area’s native tribes. Yerxa and his wife ran the museum up until his death. The estate was then briefly abandoned and vandalized, but it has since been restored after being donated to the city by one of Yerxas’ friends. Now, Cabot’s Pueblo Museum exhibits artifacts and artwork, as well as content from Yerxa’s own life. Cabot’s Trading Post & Gallery, located right near the main pueblo, sells work made by local artists. In May of 1978, the museum also gained Waokiye, a towering wooden sculpture named for the Lakota Sioux term for “traditional helper.” It was made from a 750-year-old felled Sequoia redwood tree and is one of 74 giant carved heads created by Hungarian sculptor Peter “Wolf” Toth." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Robert M.003

Google
It's really amazing what Cabot was able to do here, starting at nearly 60 years old and by himself! Highly recommend the Audio Self- Guided Tour. Inside, you'll find lots of photographs, artwork, vintage tools, kitchenware, Native American artifacts, and more! Be free to walk around, especially behind the Pueblo, where you'll get a spectacular view of the mountains and valley. Restroom facilities are on site with a water fountain. They also have a nice gift shop. Have fun!

Jeremy Carter

Google
This museum is really neat to go through. Worth it to get the self-guided tour. It's very educational and cool to have a part of the audio per room. The upstairs apartment was beautiful. Walking the grounds was very cool and not boring at all. Plenty to see. Staff was very kind and responsive. Parking was plenty and easy. We highly suggest being able to see and experience some great history of the area.

Alan Sherin

Google
If you like amazing desert oddities then you have come to the right place. Imagine what life was like living in this Pueblo style desert home actually made from found objects in the desert. This is one man’s dream to build his dream castle all alone by himself over many years. Take the self guided tour and be immersed in the story behind Cabot’s Pueblo oddity.

Jackie White

Google
Really enjoyed our time here. Did a self guided tour and learned the history. Well worth the money.

J G

Google
Lovely place to experience in Desert Hot springs. The audio tour did not completely work to its full capacity, only inside the house but the tour inside the house is worth it. House was beautiful, the property has nice greenery and the history of the place make this site pretty interesting. It was amazing to see how someone would live and make life in this little place in the desert.

JitkaKac

Google
Great small museum, very unique, beautiful surroundings. All the staff are very welcoming, have your phone ready to use the audio tour. Great art to purchase at the gift shop. Restrooms and parking on the site.

Mike Rogers

Google
Really nice piece of history! Amazed it didn’t get pillaged while it was unoccupied and a nice tribute to the builder Cabot and his wife Portia. Nice audio tour and very open to all areas of the Pueblo. Fascinating building. Very cool point of interest. Cheap admission and fun visit.

Felicity

Google
We tried to go on the guided tour. However, that day, they had a special event, so we took the self guided tour, which u listen to audio clips on your phone. A staff member guides you to rooms in the Pueblo where you listen to specific clips and the clips tell u what room to move on to. We spent almost 2 hours walking around. The sound clips tell the history of the land and Cabot. Very cool and innovative guy! I enjoyed the tour a lot and would recommend it!
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Dane B.

Yelp
Cabot's Pueblo Museum-- built by hand across the sand. Cabot's Pueblo Museum in Desert Hot Springs is an absolutely unique museum different to that of the typical ones you see. It is a must-visit if you're traveling into or out of Palm Springs. The museum was built pre-world war II in 1939 to early 1940's by Cabot Yerxa, an early settler to the area, in a Pueblo-style architectural look inspired by Native American dwellings. It was made from reclaimed and repurposed materials. The building has adobe walls, tiled floors, and is filled with artifacts representing the ancestral cultures of the area as well as its early 20th-century desert community. Guests will be able to see a variety of art, pottery and tools that the people who lived in this desert land left behind long before any modern day development. It was very informative and educational as well as fun to visit the Cabot's Pueblo Museum as you go through like a labyrinth of different rooms. This is indeed a local historic and cultural masterpiece of Cabot Yerxa. This museum is truly a legacy of his deep connection to the land and is an insight into the broader history of Desert Hot Springs, including the discovery of the area's famous hot and cold mineral springs. For a culture and history geek like me, this museum was a treasure unfolding in every bit.
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Carl N.

Yelp
Cabot's Pueblo Museum (est 1941) is an old homestead museum located in Desert Hot Springs. This was built by Cabot Yerxa, he was a man who took risks, traveled and a homesteader. This four-story-house has unique architecture and layout with a view of the mountain desert. It has 35 rooms, 150 windows, 65 doors, 1 fireplace and 2 bathrooms. I went for a house self-guided tour which cost $13 bucks plus grounds. An interesting house rich in memories and life history of Cabot. The layout of the house was small and tight with very low ceiling. Similarly, the very narrow stairs to the second floor was good only for one person at a time. Plenty of artifacts inside the house most are left untouched. What I like the most about my visit was the beautiful Courtyards and the massive Waokiye sequoia carved statue. Marta, museum docent was affable and knowledgeable. Souvenir shop was modest. Parking lot is free and easy to park. Overall, I had a good experience. I recommend you visit.
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Xenia A.

Yelp
What a nice educational treat for our vacation! I'm so glad this was on a lot of people's to do lists for visiting Palm Springs! We did the self guided audio tour inside the Pueblo and wandered the outside on our own as well. The folks in care of the Pueblo were super kind and helpful as well. If I had more time I'd definitely do the outdoor audio tour as well because there's just a lot to look at. I recommend this to everyone especially to honor those who've helped build this area
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Martha P.

Yelp
The Waokiye carved by Peter Toth It's amazing Cabot Pueblo museum and all its History very interesting.
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Travis P.

Yelp
I took the Cabot self tour here using a $12 for two person entry on Groupon. Had to email to make a reservation and showed my coupon when I arrived. Overall it's a quick experience. The self guided tour is basically just audio played on your phone. It lasts 55 minutes or so but I ended up skipping alot and just checking out the rooms myself. I was in and out in 30 minutes. I probably wouldn't pay full price but if you get a deal it isn't too bad. Parking - Plenty, there is like 3 different lots.
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Javier S.

Yelp
Interesting museum, not what I was expecting. There's a bit more to this place than just the outside. The history of the man who built this place is surprisingly interesting and educational. The voice-guided tour was fun. There's even more to explore once you get outside and see the enormity of this place (relatively speaking). The staff here are very friendly and helpful.
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Jason P.

Yelp
What a story There is a long story of this land and museum. I won't give it away but it's an amazing museum to visit and see a chunk of history. Basically, this pueblo village is several hundred years old and was taken over / revived by a family that lived here. The building looks similar to the type of housing you would see in ancient times, as well as in Greece and Italy. Just viewing the architecture is cool, but the whole family story you will hear brings you back in time. When you get there, go immediately to the office and buy the tour. Don't start walking around until you've checked in. Once you've checked in, you get access to a guided tour that you do using your cell phone. The cell phone tour will direct you where to start, where to progress to next, and give a description of everything you are seeing. This was very unique and one of the coolest museums I've ever been to. Highly recommended!
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Jean L.

Yelp
It's just a fabulous view into what dedicated people will Do to live where they wish and how they wish. Would recommend a tour to anyone interested in interesting people!
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Michael K.

Yelp
A must do when visiting Palm Springs! I recommend getting your tickets before arrival. That said, we went on a Wednesday, totally unplanned, and only waited 30 minutes for a tour. Such an awesome place with a rich history! The pueblo is made from recycled materials. The meditation garden was in quite the bloom.
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Alana M.

Yelp
I found the "Big Hand-Carved Indian Head" at Cabot's Pueblo Museum on Roadside America and wanted to see it, so I bookmarked it on Yelp. Hubby and I had been driving around the Palm Springs area. We ended up driving right near here and I suggested we see this Indian Head. There were only a handful of people here, so parking was a breeze. There are three parking lots available. Lot #1 gets you closest to the Trading Post where you will purchase tickets and is the "Gift Shop". We initially walked onto the property and immediately saw the Indian Head. Mission accomplished. However, I think you should make the $5 donation to be there. We did and we walked the grounds and through the Water and Exhibition Galleries on our own. We didn't purchase the tour. There was still plenty to see and experience. Cabot's Pueblo Museum is about Cabot Yerxa who discovered the hot mineral waters & a cold water aquifer here in Desert Hot Springs in 1913. In 1917, he joined the Army. Yerxa came back in 1937. He built the museum for his Native American collection and various other artifacts. He operated this museum for about 15 years. His wife Portia abandoned this place to return to Texas when Cabot died. Over the years, it had been vandalized. His friend Cole Eyraud, bought the land, restored the buildings and donated it to the City of Desert Hot Springs. This museum is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. About the "Big Hand-Carved Indian Head" called Waokiye (Y-oh-kee-ay) means "traditional helper" in the Lakota language. It is enormous and so very detailed all the way around!! Peter Toth was the artist/sculptor. This Indian Head is 43 ft. tall with his face alone being 22 ft. tall! Everything but the feather was carved from a 750 year old Sequoia log. The tree was brought down by lightning in the mid 1950's in the Sequoia National Park. Incense Cedar from Idyllwild was used for the feather. This Indian Head has been here since 1978 when it was unveiled. There used to be the word CABOT in huge letters standing updright. When we went, only the C & A were standing, so I snapped the picture for CA-lifornia! I was happy to learn about the history of Yerxa, see the buildings AND most of all, the Indian head! Be sure not to miss the Ancient Weather Rock, too.

monika r.

Yelp
Amazing place !It is in a Desert Hot Springs in California. No such a place in a word! You must see! Amazing story and peaple!
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Dezi E.

Yelp
Gorgeously curated and archived. We came on a day that was high 70s low 80s but zero humidity. Lovely. Just to walk the grounds. $5 & I would've paid double. We spend about an hour - since we didn't reserve in advance the wait for a guided private tour inside was 2hrs. Small groups still for Covid safety. No complaints- everything can be found online w the QR code history. Simply magnificent view and rustic beauty. Great for any age. They have a courtyard for events and a second building next door but it wasn't open yet- hope to return one day to host a retreat dinner. Lovely and 1-3 blocks from About 6spas
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Gary L.

Yelp
Really cool place to visit. There's so much history going back to early Twentieth Century settlement. The architecture is crazy. Cool half and hour drive straight up from Palm Springs (if you are staying there) Easy escapade for a few hours!
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Samantha Z.

Yelp
Love this place I always visit every couple of years with my nieces they love it and so do I!
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Leslie B.

Yelp
Super interesting and cool museum. Not your everyday boring museum. You really got a feeling for the history of the location. It's definitely worth going.
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Adrienne B.

Yelp
I had been looking forward to visiting this museum for 2 years now as it was closed during quarantine. We arrived there this morning, parked and began walking onto the property. I took 2 photos of the building. Just then we were approached very rudely by a young male employee. "DO YOU HAVE TICKETS?", he asked. My husband told him that we hadn't bought tickets. Then the employee said, "YOU NEED TO GO OVER THERE." However we did not "go over there" because we are not accustomed to being treated like dog poop by museum or any other employees. We walked back to our car and left while the guy watched us leave. Now we will NEVER see this place and honestly never want to. Who needs it?

Jessica B.

Yelp
We were disappointed by this place. I'm puzzled by the reviews. The life of the person profiled was inspiring, but the museum itself was strange and underwhelming. The audio tour was poorly done. Our kids were quite bored, though they generally like this kind of history.
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Wayne S.

Yelp
Fascinating...Thats what I was thinking while visiting a wonderful hidden gem in the California desert-Cabot's Pueblo Museum! This historical landmark located in beautiful Desert Hot Springs,California is a local attraction and historic place that features over 100 years of history as told through the life of Cabot Yerxa. The Pueblo building houses artifacts from his life including his birth in the Dakota Territory, journeys to Alaska, Cuba, WWI, France, and finally his homestead in Desert Hot Springs.Located near Palm Springs, this artistic piece of southwestern history celebrates the creative spirit.The museum preserves Cabot's legacy of cultural respect, education, art, community, & desert habitat.The visitors store features info,artifacts, and books on the history of Cabot, the Southwest and ceramic and pottery by local artists! There is plenty great spots to photograph here and enjoy! Lots of 'grammable spots!You can go in the pueblo and immerse yourself in this historic architecture as well! This is a great spot to make as a destination visit with family,friends,solo and groups or as a nice side trip on the way to Palm Springs or to Joshua Tree National Park or points west! There's a small fee to enter but well worth it! . . . . . #cabots #cabotspueblomuseum #deserthotsprings #california ##californiadreamin8 #seetheusa #godisgood #californiadreaming #museum #family #desertlife #palmsprings #cabotyerxa #adventure #pueblo #joshuatree #southwestlife #architecture #leica #canon #nikon #olympus #photography #outdoorlife #friends #visitthisplace #getoutthere #hiddengem #californiadeserts
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Yesenia G.

Yelp
Before you head to this museum please know that they do scheduled tours. The tour is supposed to be 55 minutes long. The schedule is as follows June-September (closed Sunday-Tuesday) Open Wednesday-Saturday tour times 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 October-May (closed Mondays) Open Tuesday-Sunday tour times 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 and 2:30 www.cabotsmuseum.org for more info, or to verify information and times. Its 13$ per adult and 11$per child and military. You can find discounts on groupon. My review: We drove from San Diego to Palm Springs only to find that we were late for the tour and it was the last tour of the day, that was our mistake we didn't realize they had scheduled tours. We were not aware that you can tour this land by yourself for free. You can get a pamphlet with all of the information and history to this site at the office. Don't expect the employees or volunteers to go out of their way for you, we were only pointed to the pamphlet told that we can look around but be out by closing. That's what we did, we took the information and walked around the building and the land. There's alot of interesting things to see and of course take pictures off. Yet, I wouldn't do that long drive again just for this museum.

Eileen L.

Yelp
amazing piece of desert hot springs history One can see how the people lived inside the home they built
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Phil B.

Yelp
Very nice historic property. I really liked the audio tour on our phones. A little off the beaten path which is nice. The man that built this had vision. Shows how things built by hand can last for decades. Beautiful gift shop with items from Oaxaca Mexico. Mote Cabot Yerx info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabot%27s_Pueblo_Museum
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Jan K.

Yelp
Doesn't look like much, but my grandkids are still young 4, 5, & 7 so they love any adventure. The place is built on a slope so lots of up and downs it gave then some space to run around and get rid of some of that KID energy. The little store has some artifacts and a documentary of facts playing inside. Not age appropriate for my group.
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Mimi L.

Yelp
This is certainly a unique place! 'Twas really fun to see this sort of historical building in Coachella Valley, which is in sharp contrast to the glitz of Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. One man's vision, and labor of love! I especially liked the old photos, old documents, narrow passageways, and historic relics. The staff was friendly, helpful, and fun to chat with. The gift store is impressive for this sort of place, and probably the best place (maybe only!) in Desert Hot Springs to buy all sorts of beautiful (not schlocky) gifts. I'll return and spend more time.

Jessica X.

Yelp
Cabot Abram Yerxa had a fascinating life. The museum was $13 per ticket and worth it. You can explore the museum at your own pace with the self-guided audio tour. If you are in the Palm Springs area, you should definitely check it out.
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Wimke N.

Yelp
My husband and I were the only ones on the tour and had a great time with our guide Sabino. He took the time to answer our questions and told lots of great facts and anecdotes. The pueblo is so beautiful and the history is super interesting, inspiring even. I can definitely recommend a visit!
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Lianne K.

Yelp
Google and Yelp provided challenges in and around getting to the Cabot Pueblo. First, Google listed it in the top 10 Palm Springs - area museums, but also indicated that it was open 7 days a week. Not so, as we discovered after driving out last Monday. Fail! Then, Yelp wouldn't let me check in to Desert Hot Springs, the town, throwing an error message that I was too far away to check in. I was right in the middle of the place! I think it was too hot for the Internet to think clearly. ;-). We persisted and went back the next day. We learned another missing piece of the puzzle. You are welcome to tour the grounds and outbuildings, gallery / trading post for free, but the only way to see the interior is with a guided tour, which only happens several times a day. The charge is about $15 to participate, but the next one wasn't for about an hour-plus, so we passed. They do have a 20 minute video about Cabot Yerxa playing in the trading post. We watched most of it. Fascinating fellow - adventurer and pioneer to the area, after having travelled the world, to choose to settle here. He did choose a gorgeous view spot, overlooking the Coachella Valley and Mt. San Jacinto. We checked out the surrounding buildings and desert garden at the pueblos after viewing the many Native American art and jewelry pieces in the gallery. This is one unique place to visit! Glad we checked it out.
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Alicia O.

Yelp
It was so much fun, very educational. Would definitely recommend the docents are very well informed
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Bill S.

Yelp
As Huell Howser used to say, the desert is full of surprises. Cabot's Puebla Museum is one of those surprises. It is quite a drive to get there, but worth it. We arrived just as a tour was starting. Including one other couple, there was only 5 people on the tour. I think if you get more than that, you will need a lubricant to fit everybody into the rooms on the tour. Lol Cabot's Pueblo was built by a man named Cabot Yerxa who was an adventurer who accomplished countless things in his life. From what I gathered from the tour, he went to Alaska and numerous other places in search of adventure. The pueblo was once Cabot Yerxa's home. You could say it was probably one of the first "green" houses. It was built using 95% recycled materials found in all over the desert. Just to warn you, the stairways are very narrow in the pueblo. I would say maybe 18 inches wide and can seem claustrophobic. The decor of the pueblo consists of local pottery from the native population, drawings and paintings from Yerxa himself, and upstairs there are more feminine touches from Yerxa's wife. Overall, a fascinating place. A few things: Tickets cost $13.00 and the tour is the only way you can see the interior of the pueblo. There is a gift shop. There is on site parking. Clean restrooms.

Karyn B.

Yelp
Nice and interesting museum. The gentleman who checked us in was super helpful and very nice! They are taking Covid measures to full extent so it was a bit awkward. We could not walk past or be in the same room if people were not in our party. I thought this was a bit extreme for Dec 2022. Also, a lady that worked there was helping a couple in the next room in front of us (we had to wait until they moved on before we could enter the room) and made mention that the family after them (us) was coming through unvaccinated. 1.) first we are fully vaccinated and 2.) how would she know if we were or not? My 15 year old was taken back by that remark and it sort of spoiled our experience! I have 3 stars because the actual house is pretty cool.

Richard D.

Yelp
Very poor experience at the Museum today, post Covid. I have visited the museum a few times before and the experience was organized and very fun. My advice is DON'T visit until the process is fixed. They have cobbled together an APP for your cell phone that has a lot of problems. It's not at all user friendly, and while I'm commenting on the APP, let me also say that the s staff is unorganized and not user friendly either. Although we were on time for our appointment the staff held us up about 15 minutes and then shut down the museum about 35 minutes later, before we had finished with the narrative on the cell phone. Since we had several restarts with the cell phone narrative there really wasn't enough time. Don't visit, just donate. Then you won't get ticked off.
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Lis B.

Yelp
Historic homestead and museum absolutely worth the visit if you happen to be in the Desert Hot Springs/Palm Springs area. When we travel, we often look for the strange and wonderful, and this was both. The pueblo itself is fascinating, a period house with so many unique features, but what really was incredible was the history behind the place, and the insane stories about the man who built it (there are plenty). It was pouring rain when we went on our tour (we were the only folks on it because of the rain), but in my opinion, that only added to the charm. The person giving the tour did a very thorough job and was kind enough to answer our many questions. Highly recommended if you are in the area. NB: You should schedule a tour (times posted on cabotsmuseum.org) to really get the most out of this place.
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Patricia S.

Yelp
Got here too late for a tour this time but will be back for that - I asked and was told that the structure has basically been preserved almost exactly as he left it! Lovers of pioneer history can't hope for anything better than that.

Darrel R.

Yelp
Always worth going to see Historically important And takes an active role in supporting our diverse culture in n DHS
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Jo S.

Yelp
Cabot Pueblo Museum is another unique place you can visit if you're in the area, away from the glam of PalmSprings. This place has a different vibe and it gives us a piece of history of the Desert Hot Springs area, where the Pubelo it's located. It was built between 1941-1950 by Cabot Yerxa. He lived here till his death. Since then it's a museum. This is a decent sized property with various parts to it. We didn't visit the interior of the house (there are scheduled tours, check their site, it's the only way to see the interior, there's a fee). We just took a tour of the grounds, which is free and we really enjoyed strolling through the beautiful gardens, the meditation garden, there's a well house, a studio house (where Cabot Yerxa let artists stay for free and create at the Pueblo). The small patches of cactus gardens are nice and relaxing. There are benches around so it's a great place to rest, decompress, relax, have a snack. We loved the Waokiye sculpture, it was carved on site by Hungarian sculptor Peter Toth in '79, a huge sized Native American wood sculpture. The staff is very nice. They have nicely decorated, big, clean restrooms. There's also free, ample parking at the entrance. It's opened from Oct. 1st to May 31st starting 9am-4pm (Tuesdays-Sundays) and from June 1st-Sept. 30th- 9am-1pm (Wednesdays to Saturdays). This place is easy to find once you're off 10 (it's a 10 min. drive), they have signs on the road to help you reach it. We enjoyed Cabot's Museum, we loved the architecture of the house, the grounds, the history and the relaxing vibe of the place.
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Jay M.

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Great place to go if you are in the valley. The Docents really know there stuff. Gyres history, and an amazing story of early life in the valley. A hidden gem.
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Catalina G.

Yelp
This little museum is full of charm. We paid for the tour which was $13 dollars and I was happy we did. Our tour guide, Irene was very kind, funny and informative. Every inch of the museum had some sort of interesting picture or artifact. After our tour was over we explored the nature walk which for a city girl, I didn't expect to love. But I did ! I highly recommend Cabot's Pueblo Museum. It's a little hidden treasure.
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Rosquete B.

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4* Cabot Pueblo Museum Desert Hot Springs Cool two-hour diversion from downtown Palm Springs area Five-acre settlement by Cabot (Dutch origin) who discovered water (hot and cold) in the area which began the real estate development Cabot built these dwellings out of scrap Outdoor nature walk with beautiful flora is free; it does require climbing a few stairs The indoor tour is escorted and leaves on the half-hour; $13 general admission; $11 seniors Nice gift shop Fun diversion
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Deanna C.

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This place was awesome! My friend found out about it on the awesome site Atlas Obscura and boy are we glad she did - it ended up being one of our favorite highlights from our 5 day trip in the Palm Springs area. You of course can peruse a lot of the grounds on your own without paying, but if you are able to, pay to do the guided tour. You'll be able to go in rooms of the structure that aren't open to the general public and hear some really interesting stories about Cabot, the history of Desert Hot Springs, and how the museum came to be a protected structure.
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Janey E.

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I visited earlier this month with no idea what I was getting myself into, but overall I really enjoyed myself. First, this is NOT a Native American museum. It is one man's crazy glorified "man cave" and a piece of Coachella Valley history. You can view the grounds and one room within the sprawling building for free. However, the tour is very interesting, and I recommend it if you're into the odd ball crazy desert stuff and/or California history. Regarding tours, I recommend making a reservation on-line or showing up early, as my tour did sell out, and others who come were turned away for that time slot but were told they could purchase a different time slot for later on in the day. I was told by my tour guide that Tuesdays are the busiest day for them. The tour takes you through the insane creation of Cabot Yerxa who is responsible for making Desert Hot Springs what it is today, by discovering the natural hot springs of the area. I think Yerxa is a prime example of the "desert rat" and is akin to Leonard Knight of Salvation Mountain. Yerxa got a crazy idea and ran with it. He kept building and was a mast of repurposing objects. From a repurposing and architectural perspective. The entire property is like a giant piece of folk art. My tour guide was very knowledgable, passionate, and very informative and answered all questions. The place also offers a gift shop featuring Native American and desert inspired goods. Details at time of visit: On-site parking $13.00 per person $11.00 per person for Seniors, Active Military, and children ages 6-12 Tour time was around an hour, with about a half hour spent on my own roaming the grounds. Photography allowed

Jane R.

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What an interesting place! So much to see: the desert plants, the buildings and the art. The guided tour was a highlight, so many interesting stories and personal and construction details. Also, a tasteful gift shop.
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Gina C.

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We were visiting the desert for a 3 day mini valentines vacation getaway and were really excited to see this fascinating mans work...driving for over 90 minutes from our hotel to get here. Unfortunately, we were turned away from using our Groupon general admission entry....turns out the ONLY entry they have to the main museum/house is on very small tours. NOTHING inside can be self guided. We arrived at 2:30 on a Friday and they would not allow us entry or a refund. Last tour is at 2:30, and only allows for 14 visitors at a time....we'd have been number 15 and 16. THIS RESTRICTION NEEDS TO BE OUTLINED ON GROUPON VS. SELLING AS "GENERAL ADMISSION" TICKETS. We were very disappointed at their lackluster handling of the situation and more importantly the lack of good detailed information on Groupon site. We're asking Groupon for a refund. Whoever wrote the Groupon ad and sales pitch needs to add BOLD clarification of times and restrictions.
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Cher B.

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I would have never knew this existed if my mom didn't live in the area. We happened to be there for a tour and found out all about Cabot's very interesting life and how he founded the hot springs and also built this very unique pueblo by himself using recycled materials. After hearing everything this man accomplished in his life it made me realize how I lack in the "hard working" department. Definitely worth visiting and take the tour. The staff is extremely knowledgable.
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Beth F.

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This review is for the grounds of the museum. We spent a little over 30 minutes on the nature walk enjoying the free exhibit, flowers, and art. The main courtyard is absolutely beautiful and the exhibit about the founding of Desert Hot Springs was interesting. I enjoyed learning the names of various trees and plants around the house and seeing the numerous plants in bloom. Highly recommend visiting.
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David D.

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This is a very special and unique place. Safe to say that it will be different than anything else you will experience. Cabot had such an interesting life and what he built here is a part of that. It is obvious that the docents of this museum love what they do and each of them have a little different addition to his life. After several trips there with visitors, it never got old.
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Vincent T.

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A very unique place to visit. Cabot was an extremely interesting person. I would definitely recommend the tour. They give you little background on his family's past and his life leading up to building his Pueblo. The Pueblo is beautiful and very unique. Take some extra time there so you can walk the grounds and enjoy Cabot's vision.
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Sharon W.

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This review is strictly for the outside viewing area only. I have not paid to go inside as I never end up going when tours are happening, but I definitely appreciate the architecture and beauty of the actual Pueblo house. Took my friends from New York to get photos here also and they loved it! Definitely a cute little hidden gem in Desert Hot Springs :)
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Edra R.

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Love this museum. Plus it's in my home town! If you like history and are intrigued how people live in the desert (especially before the invention of Air Conditioning) this is a great place for you! The design of this home is amazing and it really gives you encouragement that anyone can do anything they set their minds to!
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Agnese O.

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Historical gem! The people who run the shop and tours are so friendly and very knowledgeable about the Pueblo. I would recommend visiting Cabot's Pueblo to anyone who has an appreciation for history. We went on a day that was 110 degrees out, so water was a must during the tour. The grounds are well kept to preserve the honor of Cabot Yerxa who was respectful to all people and worked hard to create a welcoming dwelling. You will have to visit to hear the rest of the story......
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Global Polygraph A.

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A lot of history in this Pueblo Museum. Great tour of history for the entire family for all ages. Gift shop is wonderful having unique items that are handmade. Pricing is fair for the location.