The Marilyn Monroe Statue, officially titled Forever Marilyn by sculptor Seward Johnson, is a beloved public art landmark in downtown Palm Springs, California. Standing approximately 26 feet tall and located in The Plaza at Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way, the statue depicts Marilyn Monroe in her iconic white dress scene from The Seven Year Itch. As an outdoor public artwork on a plaza, it is freely accessible at all hours. The surrounding plaza area features paved, level pathways that allow visitors using wheelchairs or mobility aids to approach and view the statue from multiple angles. There is no admission charge to visit the statue.
The Plaza is situated in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, with street-level access from Palm Canyon Drive. Nearby paid public parking is available, including accessible parking spaces in downtown lots. The open-air setting means there are no formal accessibility programs such as audio guides or sensory tools associated with the statue itself, but its prominent location makes it easy to integrate into a broader accessible tour of downtown Palm Springs public art.
Visitors report that the statue is easy to reach on foot from downtown hotels and shops along Palm Canyon Drive, with the surrounding plaza generally flat and manageable for wheelchair users and those with mobility considerations. Some visitors note that the area can be busy during peak tourist season and on weekends, so early morning or weekday visits may offer a more relaxed experience. The statue is best viewed from the north side, where the full figure is visible, and there is ample open space around the base for photographs.
Paved & Level Pathways