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Ruddy's General Store Museum

221 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262
760-327-2156
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Ranked #31 of 65 attractions in Palm Springs
4.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: A re-creation of a general store during the 1930s and early 1940s, this unique museum displays the original fixtures, hardware, medicines and products...... more » Owner description: A re-creation of a general store during the 1930s and early 1940s, this unique museum displays the original fixtures, hardware, medicines and products of that period. « less
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Interesting little place to visit”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2012

Although you can't purchase anything in this store it was really cool to see all the old things. It was like walking into a drugstore from 70 years ago. Everything in this little shop is original and a lot of the prescription bottles still have pills in them. There were old signs, medicines, food cans, toiletries etc. My only complaint... More

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29 reviews 29 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A step back in time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012

It is the collection of one person and includes almost every item that was in grocery, clothing stores and pharmacies from the early part of the last century to the 1950's More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nifty little place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2010
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Stumbled on this museum while walking Palm Canyon our first night in town. Decided we should stop back because it did look intriguing from the outside. We stopped by the next morning on our way to the street fair and found a truly amazing collection of goods. We also enjoyed a wonderful conversation with the staffer who gave us a... More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Limited hours, tiny museum”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 5, 2009

We tried several times to see this museum but it's limited times of opening were difficult to match with our schedules. It was also hard to find as everyone we asked was unsure where this was. Finally found it in central downtown, right on Palm Canyon Drive, in the small museum area there but not open!! Hope to get to... More

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