Sight Joshua Tree
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
A sight in Joshua Tree, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Late afternoon.
Why go
10 acres of large assemblage sculptures in the desert.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Joshua Tree, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Joshua Tree Saloon, 4.5 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Joshua Tree
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Late afternoon
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Joshua Tree, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Joshua Tree Saloon
Roadside saloon with burgers, karaoke and live music.
Drinks · 4.5 mi straight-line - 2Crossroads Cafe
Joshua Tree's go-to diner for breakfast before hiking.
Food · 4.5 mi straight-line - 3Pappy & Harriet's
Pioneertown barbecue joint and live music venue in an old Western set.
Food · 12 mi straight-line - 4Barker Dam
Short loop to a small reservoir and petroglyphs.
Outdoors · 14 mi straight-line - 5Hidden Valley Nature Trail
1-mile loop through a boulder-ringed valley once used by cattle rustlers.
Activity · 14 mi straight-line - 6Ryan Mountain Trail
3-mile round trip climb to 360° views over the park.
Activity · 16 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum is a stop on our Palm Springs & Joshua Tree route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Joshua Tree
Another curated sight in Joshua Tree. See the full Joshua Tree guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Joshua Tree run from 57°F in December to 102°F in July; January is usually the wettest month. For Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Joshua Tree from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Joshua Tree weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 62975 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
- Coordinates
- 34.19562, -116.28821
- Destination
- Joshua Tree, California
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum: quick answers
How much time do you need at Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum?
Plan on about an hour at Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum?
Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Free, open sunrise to sunset; donations welcome.
Is Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum free?
Yes, we list Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum?
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum is at 62975 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum?
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum appears on Palm Springs & Joshua Tree, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add it to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Joshua Tree.
Plan Joshua Tree
- Joshua Tree travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Joshua Tree weather by month
- Palm Springs to Joshua Tree 37 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Joshua Tree
- Cholla Cactus Garden Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.