Open Daily 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & Feb. 8, 2025

WELCOME TO THE PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM

The Palm Springs Air Museum is a nonprofit living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

Open Daily 10 am to 5 pm, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and February 8, 2025. The Palm Springs Air Museum is a nonprofit living history museum dedicated to educating the public about the role Air Power played in preserving American liberties and way of life. The Museum preserves, exhibits, and flies aircraft from World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War and the Global War on Terror. A good portion of the aircraft in the collection are in flyable condition.

In addition to flyable and static aircraft, the Museum uses permanent and temporary exhibits, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources to perpetuate American History.

Many of our docents are veterans and are willing to share their experiences and sacrifices for the education of future generations.

Non Profit Tax ID # 33-0615350

Upcoming Events

  • Finding Amelia – Documentary Presented by Michael Carra

    In 1945, eight years after Amelia Earhart’s disappearance, a group of Australian soldiers inadvertently stumbled upon her downed airplane in the jungles of Papa New Guinea. Just over two years

    December 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Saturday Open Cockpit: F4U Corsair

    Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:00-12:00 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be

    December 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

Soar over the scenic Coachella Valley in one of our authentically restored WWII aircraft! Come fly with us and experience the thrill of riding in some of the most iconic aircraft of military aviation history. Rides start at just $195. Book a warbird ride today!

SUPPORT THE MUSEUM

VOLUNTEER

If you enjoy meeting people and have a love of history and airplanes, then we invite you to be part of our team. We have fun, and the friendships you make here will last a lifetime.

MEMBERSHIP

Our annual memberships provide numerous benefits, including free admision for a year, reduced guest admission, discounts in the gift shop, and more!

DONATE

Every dollar received goes to maintaining this wonderful facility, and to keep these old warbirds in the air!

VISITING THE MUSEUM

FAQ

  • Open everyday 10AM - 5PM
  • Closed on: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and February 8th (Gala Date)
  • Warbird Rides every weekend
  • We are pet friendly to friendly pets on leashes
  • Museum members are always free
  • Free parking

PROGRAMS

  • Programs run October-May
  • Numerous guest speakers discussing a variety of topics
  • Every Saturday @ 1PM
  • Included with museum admission

SIGNATURE EVENTS

  • Annual Gala (February)
  • Memorial Day Flower Drop (May)
  • Chili Cook-Off/Car Show (October)
  • Props & Hops (November) - Craft Beer
  • Snowtopia (December)

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of flyable WWII aircraft and from Korea and Vietnam; and unlike many other museums, our air-conditioned hangars have no ropes to keep you from interacting with our exhibits.