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 […]

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.

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.  

Darkstar will be on view today for photos and videos inside the Palm Springs Air Museum.  Included with regular museum admission. Kids 12 and under free with adult admission.

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 […]

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

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 […]