Did you know Southern California was home to a unique outdoor museum that’s hiding in the SoCal desert? Just when you thought you’d explored every nook and cranny of this part of the country, something new and exciting pops up. Want to see what you’ll find at this weird and wacky roadside destination? Here’s a closer:

Welcome to the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum. Head to the desert town of Joshua Tree in Southern California, and you'll discover the most unique outdoor museum on the planet. From the moment you arrive, you'll quickly discover you've stumbled upon a unique SoCal treasure.
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The Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum is located at 62975 Blair Lane, Joshua Tree, CA 92252.
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Built over a 15 year period, this unique outdoor museum was created back in 1989 by the artist Noah Purifoy.
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With over 100 original works of art featuring found objects, this unique art installation created and assembled by Noah Purifoy is perhaps the largest outdoor art museum on the entire planet.
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Not your typical museum by any means, a visit to this unexpected setting will expand your mind and your definition of art. As you'll see as you stroll through this one-of-a kind museum, art can be found in the most mundane things.
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Want to visit this wonderful little art haven in the SoCal desert? Open to the public seven days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., this weird and wacky and wildly entertaining setting can be visited all year long.
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What do you think of this unique museum in Southern California? Want to visit this local gem for yourself? You can get all the details you need by heading to the museum’s official website right over here.

Looking to spend more time in nearby Joshua Tree while you’re out this way? Here’s a fun itinerary to follow while you’re near this SoCal desert town.

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62975 Blair Ln, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA