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

Open Cockpit Saturdays: P-47 Thunderbolt

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 opened up and made accessible to the public. Museum Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for […]

Open Cockpit Saturdays: 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 opened up and made accessible to the public. Museum Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for […]

Halloween Themed Chili Cook-Off & Car Show

Be a part of the fun at PSAM’s 15th annual Chili Cook-Off and Car Show. Burn rubber on over to see some awesome rides and enjoy a tasting of various chili offerings from the Museum volunteers’ secret recipes. It will be a ghoulish feast for the eyes and the tummy. Supported by the Palm Springs […]

A Purple Mustang? The Story of N64CL by Vicky Benzing

Built in 1944, shortly before the end of WWII, Vicky Benzing's beautiful purple P-51 Mustang "Plum Crazy" has a rich history. Vicky will tell the stories of this famous airplane's early years, including its history as an air racer flown by Clay Lacy.  Benzing will cover the detailed restoration under the careful guidance of Steve […]

November 9th & 10th: LifeStream Blood Drive: 10 am to 2 pm

Blood Drive at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Appointments can be made by calling (800)879-4484 or by visiting http://www.lstream.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Blood Donors receive free admission to the Palm Springs Air Museum. 

PSAM’s 28th Anniversary / Veterans Day Air Fair

Palm Springs Air Museum celebrates its 28th anniversary with thanks to all who served our country. Join us on a day filled with flight exhibitions, musical performances, birthday cake and kids' activities. At 1 PM we will unveil the Movie Memphis Belle B-17.  

Soldiers of Production: Springfield Armory Goes to War

For 174 years, Springfield Armory was the epicenter of United States small arms research, devlopment, and production - until its closure in 1968.  Employees worked to provide our military with the best infantry weapons necessary to safeguard the nation and its interests. Take a walk through 174 years of Armory history and find out what […]

12th Annual Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival

The Palm Springs Air Museum hosts our annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival featuring craft beers from all over the region, local musical acts, food vendors and flight exhibitions. This event grows in popularity every year as it has become the premier craft beer event in the valley. Purchase Tickets Here

Thanksgiving Day: Air Museum Closed

The Palm Springs Air Museum is closed for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 28th. The Air Museum will return to regular hours of 10 am to 5 pm on Friday, November 29th. Admission

80th Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf

The Battle for Leyte Gulf was the greatest naval battle of World War II, and the largest engagement on the high seas in history. This extraordinary battle could have easily been won by the Japanese Imperial Navy, but good luck, great leadership, and American Navy spirit won the day. The bravery and daring of the […]