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

Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV Open Cockpit

Every Saturday from 10 am until 12 noon, museum visitors have a chance to climb into the cockpit of a vintage aircraft, sit down and get a photo.  Loose clothing and rubber soled shoes recommended for climbing into the cockpit.  This always occurs inside a hangar. Included with museum admission, and souvenir photo by museum […]

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: Tigercat

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: 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 […]

Open Cockpit Saturdays: Supermarine Spitfire Mk XIV

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Darkstar Photo Opportunity

Darkstar will be on view inside the Palm Springs Air Museum for selected dates.  Included with regular museum admission.  Visitors may take photos and video.  On view during regular museum hours, 10 am to 5 pm.

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, birthday cake and kids' activities. At 1 PM we will unveil the Movie Memphis Belle B-17.