He calls it the RoboLights … There's no red tape around these parts: you can touch, take photos and hide amongst the giants. Robolights - 1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, California 92262 - Rated 4.7 based on 402 Reviews "A lot to take in. religious, Science Fiction, Robots and Christmas. How do you actually enter this insanity? Just my opinion. Maybe even spend the night there if you're crafty enough. About Robolights Located in the heart of Palm Springs, this 4 acre house plot is home to a whole bunch of crazy statutes during the year but gets adorned with 8.4 million Christmas lights during … Being this close allows you to gain some understanding into how this madness came to be. The city of Palm Springs filed a lawsuit in December 2016 against Irwin, saying Robolights was a public nuisance and a safety hazard for the public. More to come on a new location in the future?....for now take a look at it while it is here. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. And the arrival is the moment when things get slightly awkward. All of this madness would prove to inspire the framework behind his signature style: giant colorful robots covered in flickering lights. Unfortuantley, I believe the neighbors were successful in shutting this artistic extravaganza down. Kenny is a National treasure and should be sculpting monuments across America. The brains behind the operation, Kenny Irwin, has been dreaming up/building these massive creations since he was a little kid, all with the blessing from his artist father, Ken Irwin Sr, who owned the property. Also, bravo for trusting the public enough to allow them to run around your backyard unsupervised. Well, Kenny, I say you bulldoze the neighbors and keep the gravy train rolling. Palm Springs Windmill Self-Driving Tour... Indian Canyons Walking Tour by Jeep from Palm... Palm Springs Indian Canyons Bike and Hike, Half-Day Jeep Tour of the San Andreas Fault, Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center. You'll also stop by a date farm where you can try their signature date milkshake. Began in 1986. WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE? In so doing he is not only preserving the great American tradition of robo-santa, but it is actually the largest Christmas light display in the US. Viva la robolights! In November, the city of Palm Springs and Irwin reached an agreement in which Irwin accepted that the exhibit will need to move to a commercial location no less than a quarter-mile from … Like I said, it's pretty residential in these parts, so this is the exact moment that weeds out the weak-willed from the adventurous. Date of Visit: Thursday Dec 12th, 2019 When you visit Palm Springs - one of the most unique attractions will be RoboLights. Situated a corner unit … spoiled son of the owner of the house given the chance (and money) to create this display. As time went on, he was given free reign by his father to do whatever he wants with the property (aka his "canvas"), so Kenny went to work and has been feverishly building for the last couple decades. The first time I saw this I was intrigued. And here's the kicker: it's all done from recycled materials. Imagine if we gave him the job of 'Chief Statue Builder' and the Country becomes engulfed with bright purple robots vogueing in each city center. Chat it up with him a bit and learn the history. Can you just wander in? Wandering the grounds-- which it feels like there's a lot of-- is like taking a futuristic Christmas trip to a zoo in the year 3000. Well, apparently, as a toddler, young Kenny apparently saw visions of aliens and distant planets leading him to create his first robot (a 10-foot tall wooden creature) at the ripe old age of 9. According to the lawsuit, residents … Robolights is located at 1077 E. Granvia Valmonte in Palm Springs, and will run nightly from 4 to 9:30 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2017. robolights detroit OCTOBER 25, 2019 – MAY 3, 2020 Robolights Detroit is a spectacular new site specific installation created for the lawn of Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead at MOCAD by … October 25, 2019 – May 3, 2020 Robolights Detroit. Robolights, Palm Springs, CA. This was a must-see attraction. Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, 1077 E Granvia Valmonte Movie Colony district near the Sinatra Twin Palms estate, Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, CA 92262-6104. During off months, ie NOT the Holidays, you'll need to walk to the door and knock, or get somebody's attention from the backyard to allow access. The truth is, there's no proper entrance or anything that indicates "Welcome, and step right up!" The theme is, it's a why not world in a why world. Depending on your preference, you can take a nature walk in the desert or stay in the vehicle. Robolights Detroit is a spectacular new site-specific installation created for the lawn of Mike Kelley’s Mobile Homestead at MOCAD by artist Kenny Irwin, Jr., the mastermind behind the masterpiece known as Robolights – the wildly popular sci-fi themed art installation of epic proportions located in Palm Springs… 18K likes. ROBOLIGHTS is essentially a commercial production display laid out across every square inch in the exterior of a private residence in Palm Springs. I'm glad I do not live across the street from it. All of this madness takes place in a family's average backyard on a quite suburban street; right down the block from where Frank Sinatra used to live. Learn about California's geology and desert wilderness on a half-day Jeep tour to the San Andreas Fault. In September, the artist announced plans to relocate the attraction to Desert Hot Springs, where he has purchased land. Right out of the gate, you'll see plastic aliens in the driveway, a UFO parking sign and giant robotic arms flailing from the backyard. He's a good dude, and clearly a very talented and determine one. This is a very quirky sculpture garden that is created with many different materials … Is that a melted calculator? Subjectively, after meeting the creator and talking with him my take is he the. But it didn't stop there and by age 15, he'd built a few more and gotten in trouble for stringing up so many xmas lights in his High School dorm room that the fire department was called. Robolights … When we were in Palm Springs, this place was not opened and the lights were not on. Some pieces are whimsical, and others are quite morbid. “We live in a very colorful world. Today, the property is almost filled entirely with his sculptures, leaving Kenny to ponder "What's next?" Official site for the ROBOLIGHTS art & light display created by artist Kenny Irwin. Though on hiatus in the past, Robolights' absence this year is more significant because the display is officially on its way out of Palm Springs with plans to reopen in Desert Hot Springs as … And how do I best describe all of this visual stimulation inside? It may not be every ones cup of tea, but the talent and commitment cannot. Robolights (Palm Springs) - 2020 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - Tripadvisor. However, it was possible to take some photos from the outside. Just imagine how the neighbors feel about all of this. Impossible to miss when rolling down E Granvia Valmonte St, not far from the downtown Palm Springs strip, Robolights is no average house in the suburbs. Towering robots and strange Christmas scenes constructed from discarded electronics swarm this Palm Springs estate.. #37 of 104 things to do in Palm Springs. There's a neat path that twists and turns across the yard, taking you on a full tour and offering a very up close and personal view of each piece, which makes things all the crazier. Also, imagine the electric bill Kenny fronts for all of this. Specialties: ROBOLIGHTS is a unique tradition I began at the age of twelve in 1986. 92 Reviews. Well, it's tough to throw it all into one category, as the emotions run the gamut between heartfelt and terrifying, with a ton of WTF thrown in. Think about that next time you toss that old drinking bird in the trash. Drive through the Coachella Valley to the fault zone while hearing from your guide about native plant and animal life, local history, the Salton Sea, and earthquakes. It's the work of Kenny Irwin Jr., the California artist behind the original "Robolights" project built over more than three decades on the property of his Palm Springs childhood home. View all hotels near Robolights on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Robolights on Tripadvisor. That fact alone makes this so random and wonderful, that it's more than worth the trip. Once you're inside, things go from slightly magical to MUCH, MUCH more magical. The Beach Boys Monument: Good Vibrations Under a Smoggy LA Freeway, TREES OF MYSTERY: Towering Nightmare Fuel in Lumberjack Form, Copyright © 2020 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes, Facebook35Twitter0Google+0 The mother of all bizzaro museums in Los Angeles, the world famous (yes, the impact of this place is very much felt on a. Facebook0Twitter0Google+0 Due to their brief lifespan and often obnoxious nature/clientele, I don't normally cover pop-up shops or limited-time exhibits here. The best way to sum up these sculptures is colorful, large and insanely imaginative. Robolights, a whimsical and wacky holiday display in Palm Springs, is moving to Desert Hot Springs, as confirmed by artist Kenny Irwin’s director of business development and sales, and … the project that will hopefully keep trucking forever. Herein lies the forever art project lovingly known as RoboLights; a magical display of artistic craftsmanship that could rival the set of any high budget Hollywood Sci-fi movie. Date of Visit: Thursday Dec 12th, 2019 When you visit Palm Springs - one of the most unique attractions will be RoboLights. And yes, it seems a bit awkward and intrusive to flag down a family member, crisp $10 in hand, but it's well worth the hassle. Our world would be a much better place. Sorry, there are … The 43-year old Palm Springs artist runs Robolights, a two-acre, colossally quirky homage to giant robots, aliens and dinosaurs. No fence or neighborhood zoning restrictions can contain the magic at hand here, and this is all on display before you even step foot inside. Artist Kenny Irwin has turned his 4 acre home in a swanky Palm Springs neighborhood into a bizarro Santa-Robot- vampire light show. ROBOLIGHTS: A Mind Melting Display of DIY Desert Transformers 1077 E Granvia Valmonte, Palm Springs, CA 92262 Amongst the kitschy swimming pools, retro furniture and Sonny Bono infatuation lies something so unique to Palm Springs … Only charging a small fee a head, Robolights becomes an xmas spectacle at night and brings in many thousands of visitors each year between Thanksgiving and Xmas. The original Robolights was constructed by Irwin over the course of thirty-three years on the grounds of his childhood home in Palm Springs, California. He's a man on a mission, and what exactly is that mission? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. This is a very quirky sculpture garden that is created with many different materials including auto parts. He apparently builds robots 350 days a year, for up to 12 hours a day and strings up more than a million lights each Christmas, all by himself. Is it art? A place with unbridled imagination, instead of cursing the darkness light … Robolights. However, the promise of delectable, PUMPKIN ROCK: Every Hiker’s Favorite Jack O’Lantern in the Sky, GRAFFITI FALLS: A Vibrant Kaleidoscope in Riverside County, THE VELVETERIA: Art and Pop Culture Gone the Velvet Route, THE BUNNY MUSEUM: The Hoppiest Place on Earth, Museum of Ice Cream: Frozen Treats, Served with a Hefty Slice of Selfies. Please choose a different date. We looked up this exhibit while in Palm Springs in December of 2019 and found that it was not happening that year. Why giant robots, you ask? There is a mix of themes including. If available it is worth at least one visit, unless you have no tolerance for ultra artistic. I truly can't imagine what type of skills it takes to build one of these. So instead we went to the Living Desert holiday lights exhibit at the zoo on the other side of Rancho Mirage, which was fantastic and even included a marshmallow. Visitors arriving at the entrance to artist Kenny Irwin Jr.'s Robolights display in Palm Springs are greeted by aliens, carolers and thousands of lights. Probably one of the coolest Holiday experiences ever, and I'd stack this against the tree lighting at Rockafeller center or a viewing of the film 'Die Hard' any day. Heard that due to crowds/zoning the lights had to close.But dont let that stop you from enjoying the art from the street. It's as if Tim Burton made a 'Transformers' movie but left the CGI behind. Before you journey to see the display we recommend checking the Robolights … A fascinating artist has created a unique yardscape you have to see to appreciate. It is a hodgepodge of detritus, spray foam "robots" covered with gallons and gallons of paint and then lit with millions of Christmas lights. The original Robolights was constructed by Irwin over the course of thirty-three years on the grounds of his childhood home in Palm Springs, California.Originally conceived in 1986 as a seasonal holiday light display, Irwin felt compelled to continue working on Robolights … more, Recommended experiences in and around Palm Springs. And let's get one straight again: this isn't on a large plot of barren land, or a commercially zoned storefront. Vacation Like a Movie Star in Elegant Splendor! And the owner/creator/bearded wonder, Kenny, is an interesting one. And it fits quirky Palm Springs, am I right?. And, fittingly, Robolights is a HUGE hit during the Holidays. be denied. Lots of lights, Weird, quirky and well, ??? Amongst the kitschy swimming pools, retro furniture and Sonny Bono infatuation lies something so unique to Palm Springs that it must be seen to be believed. Includes guide, transportation, and light refreshments. Is this the private collection of a secluded madman who might shoot you with lasers upon unlawful entrance? 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If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Specialty Museums. Palm Springs, California: RoboLights Sculpture Garden (In Transition) A two-acre neighborhood yard is the sculpture garden of Kenny Irwin Jr, combining robots, sci-fi, Christmas, and Islam. To create giant colorful art sculptures to express his art. Originally conceived in 1986 as a …