International Banana Museum

Greater Palm Springs


Go bananas at this endearing and bizarre collection of over 19,000 banana-related artefacts, from candles to cookie jars, hats to hangers. Dress in a banana suit for the ultimate photo-op. Also sells shakes, ice cream and snacks – all banana-flavored, of course.


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