Engaging single full-day Southern California excursions with Modernism Week
Trips scheduled year round
Go beyond Palm Springs and discover the architecture, design and cultural stories of remarkable destinations throughout Southern California. Modernism Week Day Trips offer intimate, small-group excursions designed to uncover the places, people, and ideas that have shaped the region’s distinctive design legacy. From celebrated landmarks to hidden gems, each trip offers a fresh perspective on Southern California’s rich and fascinating history of architecture and design.
Sit back and enjoy a thoughtfully curated day of discovery with knowledgeable guides, engaging tours, and plenty of opportunities to experience each destination firsthand. Round-trip transportation aboard a luxury coach and lunch are included, so you can relax and let Modernism Week take care of the details. Come curious, comfortable and ready to explore Southern California through a modernist lens.
September 26, 2026
A guided journey through Pasadena's historic neighborhoods and attendance of the much-anticipated event Her Pasadena: Changing Ideas of Home in Mid-Century Southern California—held at the beautiful and historic Blinn House.
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November 14, 2026
An unforgettable trip exploring the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright and Richard Neutra. Featuring xclusive Los Angeles tours of the UNESCO World Heritage Hollyhock House, Richard Neutra's VDL Research House and the rare accessible Reunion House, along with a guided walking exploration of Silver Lake Colony.
December 12, 2026
A fascinating day in Claremont, California, exploring the extraordinary legacy of artist, designer, educator, and visionary Millard Sheets, whose groundbreaking work forever changed the relationship between art, architecture, and everyday life.
Modernism Week is proud to offer exciting new opportunities to learn about and appreciate the rich history of modernist architecture and thought with Modernism Week Day Trips. Day Trips are inclusive packages of group tours of museums, landmarks, and locations curated by Modernism Week. Each Day Trip includes round-trip transportation and meal.
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Modernism Week's fall celebration of arts, architecture and culture takes place October 15-18, 2026. Select from over 60 activities taking place in and around Palm Springs including home tours, bus tours, films & presentations, unique experiences, social events and more. Tickets available now.
Modernism Week Architecture Tours offer a Palm Springs modernist architecture experience as only Modernism Week can deliver. Lead by expert guides, these small-group tours take you to the unique neighborhoods and iconic landmarks within the epicenter of modernist architecture. Seasonal tours run October 2026 - May 2027, tickets available now.