Desert Pulse Tour | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

Welcome to the Desert Pulse Audio Tour. This is a self‑guided audio journey designed to accompany you as you move between the installation sites. As you walk, listen closely—the desert has a rhythm of its own. Each stop reveals a new layer of connection between art and science, between technology and the living landscape. Take your time, pause where you feel inspired, and let this audio tour guide you through Desert Pulse.

STOP, EXPERIENCE, LISTEN.

Thousands of stunning images.
Five monumental video installations.
One transformative experience.

Welcome to Inside the Pulse: A Behind-the-Scenes Audio Tour
Hear from Chief Experience officer Elaine McGinn
Hear from one of the scanners, Rick White-Pickett
Hear from artist William Trossell about the complexities of choosing site locations
Hear from Chief Science Officer Kim McCue about how the Garden science can use this data beyond the exhibit