May 6th & 8th, 2026

Palm Springs is known the world over for its amazing inventory of midcentury architecture. Modernism Week is a popular and celebrated annual attraction attended by thousands of visitors from around the world who come here to experience it firsthand, and bus tours are one of the best ways to see it all. Whether you’re diving into desert Modernism for the first time or looking to expand your knowledge, Modernism Week’s architectural bus tours are not to be missed! We’ve arranged a special set of small group bus tours presented by expert guides that provide insights into the city’s fascinating past, its rare concentration of fine modernist homes and buildings, the architects behind it, and the ongoing preservation efforts to keep it intact. No microphones. No headsets. Just a friendly traveling conversation about a remarkable city.

You’ll join fellow architecture fans in a comfortable, climate-controlled mini-coach for an excursion through Palm Springs’ most beautiful neighborhoods, pausing to learn about outstanding works by some of America’s most talented modernist designers. You’ll hear about Hollywood celebrities who made many of the homes famous and enjoy back stories (and scandals!) that add depth and humanity to Palm Springs’ amazing modernist legacy.

Contact RROC.org for details.