Cabot's Pueblo Museum

Enjoy it while visiting Palm Springs in California

Cabot’s Pueblo Museum

In the Desert Hot Springs area, Cabot Yerxa, a homesteader, was inspired by the Hopi Native American tribe to create a remarkable four-story pueblo with 35 rooms. He dedicated years to this project, utilizing materials salvaged from the Coachella Valley and repurposing abandoned cabins. To build the pueblo, Yerxa skillfully crafted sun-dried bricks in an adobe style. People are attracted to this residence not only for its exquisite craftsmanship but also for the fascinating collection of Native American art and artifacts it houses. Additionally, visitors can admire souvenirs from Cabot’s travels and his own artistic creations. A notable feature of Cabot’s Pueblo Museum is Waokiye, a towering sculpture standing at 22 feet tall. This impressive artwork, made from donated Sequoia redwood, represents a “traditional helper” in the Lakota language.

Immerse yourself in a captivating 45-minute audio tour that you can access on your mobile devices. This self-guided tour will accompany you through the building, providing fascinating insights into its construction and highlighting the significant contributions of Yerxa in the development of Desert Hot Springs.