Frey House II

Frey House II is a Mid-Century Modern house in Palm Springs, California. Built in 1964, it was designed by Albert Frey, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Palm Springs Art Museum.

Location: 686 Palisades Drive, Palm Springs, California, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Little Tuscany, Palm Springs
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0882, SRC-0883, SRC-3123, SRC-6016
• Designed by Albert Frey
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0882, SRC-0884
• Built in 1964
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0882, SRC-0883, SRC-0884
• Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern
  confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-0883, SRC-0885, SRC-3123, SRC-4496, SRC-6076, SRC-6077
• Owned by Palm Springs Art Museum
  confidence 95/100 · 12 independent sources · SRC-0883, SRC-0885, SRC-0884, SRC-3123, SRC-3753, SRC-6017, SRC-6018, SRC-10192, SRC-12873, SRC-13173, SRC-13618, SRC-12977
• Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places; Class 1 Historic Site (City of Palm Springs)
  confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-12977, SRC-10192, SRC-13174

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0882 — Palm Springs Art Museum — Frey House II (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0883 — Atlas Obscura — Frey House II (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0884 — Wallpaper* — The architects who built Palm Springs: Albert Frey (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0885 — Visit Palm Springs — Tour Frey House II (Tier 3, tourism_portal; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-10192 — Albert Frey Tour Info — Palm Springs Modern Committee (PS ModCom) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12873 — Coachella Valley Independent (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-12977 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frey_House_II (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13173 — Online Archive of California (OAC) — Albert Frey Collection finding aid (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13174 — National Park Service — National Register of Historic Places 2015 Weekly List (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13618 — USModernist Archives — Albert Frey (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3123 — Design Miami/ — A Room with a View (Frey House II) (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3753 — psmuseum.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4496 — Psmuseum (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4832 — Iconic Houses Foundation (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6016 — Four Things to Learn From the Frey House — Rost Architects (Tier 3, architecture_firm; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6017 — Get Out N About — A Modern Architect's Longtime Hillside Residence: Frey House II (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6018 — Paul Kaplan Group — Albert Frey Architect, Palm Springs (Tier 3, real_estate_media; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6076 — California Design Classics: The Frey House II — C Magazine (Tier 2, design_journalism; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6077 — Frey House II Tour — Modernism Week (Tier 2, cultural_org; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

🗺️ View on map

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit Frey House II?

Yes — Frey House II is open to the public on a limited basis. Hours: No regular open hours; access by guided tour only (The Modern Tour; also Modernism Week Feb & Oct and select Palm Springs Art Museum tour days). Admission: Tour ticket required (price set by tour operator); shuttle departs from Palm Springs Art Museum.

Who designed Frey House II?

Frey House II was designed by Albert Frey.

Where is Frey House II located?

Frey House II is located in Palm Springs, California.