Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 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 […]
Our Nation’s highest military award for valor is given for action above and beyond the call of duty. This topic covers the stories of WWII Medal of Honor recipients, individuals who risked and gave their lives for their fellow brothers in arms, for freedom, and for their country at war and at peace. While not […]
The Palm Springs Air Museum is closed for our Annual Gala on Saturday, February 10th. The Air Museum will return to regular hours Sunday, February 11th.
Save the date for this very important event honoring our heroes of aviation and military service. Please call 760-482-1832 for additional information
The US Air Force's flight schools have a reputation for churning out some of the best pilots in the world. But even with that standing, only 558 in the service's entire history were ever able to earn the title "Bandit" — the name awarded exclusively to pilots assigned to fly the top-secret F-117 Nighthawk stealth […]
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 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 […]
In a small Pennsylvania town during three days of 1863, almost 200,000 men met in battle and 50,000 were killed or wounded in what many consider the decisive battle of the American Civil War. Enlivened by his personal visits to this battlefield, Ed Gordon constructs an exciting saga woven from the triumphs and tragedies, luck, […]
City of Indian Wells Residents and Staff get free admission today and you may bring one guest. Just show your City of Indian Wells Residency Card or Staff Employee card / Badge. Sponsored by the City of Indian Wells. Doors open at 10 am. Open cockpit and Saturday program included with admission. Kids 12 and […]
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 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 […]
Misconceptions about the Tuskegee Airmen both refutes and explores the origins of popular myths about the legendary first Black pilots in American military service, dispelling misinformation while celebrating the heroic legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. As an Air Force research historian for 37 years and author of numerous books and articles on aviation history Dr. […]
Explore cutting-edge aviation at this exclusive showcase, the Darkstar Rising Experience. Step into the realm of the iconic aircraft featured in the 2022 blockbuster film, straight from the minds of Lockheed Martin’s Skunkworks. At Mach 10, this unique concept is the ultimate high-speed predator of the skies. Go full throttle with us through a comprehensive […]
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 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 […]
2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. The centennial milestone places the Museum in a unique position to honor the RCAF’s distinct heritage and recognize its tremendous people serving today. Presenter: Maj. William March, RCAF ret.
