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

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 […]

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 ago, Michael Carra, Aviation and Military Historian, led an heroic expedition into the jungles of Papa New Guinea to find Earhart. Watch the most pertinent […]

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 […]

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese suddenly in a surprise attack that caught the United States off-guard, bombed the military facilities, including the US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor. The attack was the main reason for the United States entering World War II. For decades, the rumor has persisted that president of the United States, […]

In his new book, Mark Carlson relates the most important and world-changing six months in history. The six months between the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the stunning victory at Midway. This is what proves that, rather than being a smashing triumph for Japan, the attack on Pearl Harbor was the worst mistake Admiral […]

Winter Wonderland for the Entire Family – 3 Nights Only! DECEMBER 20-22, 2024 6 pm – 9 pm Come to the Palm Springs Air Museum to experience a Winter Wonderland for the entire family! Santa Claus and 60 tons of real snow will land at the Palm Springs Air Museum for SNOWTOPIA! It’s a Winter […]