School and Youth Tours

The Palm Springs Air Museum is dedicated not only to honoring veterans, but also to educating our youth about the sacrifices made on their behalf. Youth Tour groups are guided through the museum on an exciting journey through the history, science, and technology that make up our aircraft and the stories about those that flew them.

Youth Tour Features/FAQ

Guided Youth Tours are available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Self-Guided Youth Tours are available on Mondays

All tours start at 10am and run approximately 2 hours

Tours start with a 30 minute Aviation Science presentation followed by a tour through the museum’s 5 hangars

10 student minimum – 40 student max

Two weeks advanced notice required, dates available on a first come, first served basis

Minimum of one Adult Chaperone per every 10 students required. Maximum of 6 chaperones per tour.

What are the lunch options for our students?

Lunch options are: PB&J, Hot Dog, Quesadilla, Ham Sandwich, Salad (no meat)

All student lunches come with a drink and a bag of chips

What time should we arrive at the museum on the day of our tour?

Please arrive at the museum at 10am. The museum opens at 10am and youth tours start at 10am. There is no need for your group to arrive early.

How long can we stay at the museum after our guided tour ends?

Your docent will bring your group back to the lunch tables near our kids’ area at noon. After that you are welcome to enjoy the museum on your own as long as you’d like.

Can our school combine more than one class into a visit?

Yes, as long as the combined number of students does not exceed 40. Our Youth Tour limit is 40 students total.

How does our district request bus reimbursement?

Your district can send the invoice to our accounting department via email at [email protected] or through US mail to 745 N. Gene Autry Trl, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Invoices should note your school name and the date of your field trip.

More than one field trip can be included on an invoice.

Generous funding from The Houston Family Foundation allows us to offer free admission, student lunches, and bus reimbursement to regional public schools.

What is a youth serving organization?

Youth Serving Organizations are any agency/organization/group that may bring a group of students on a field trip such as a Homeschool Co-op, a private school, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, etc.

Does our youth serving organization have to buy lunch from you?

No, you are not required to have lunch at the museum but if you’d like, Youth Serving Organizations have the option to purchase food from our cafe (pre-order is recommended for larger groups ) or bring their own lunches and eat at the lunch tables near our B-17.

There are no available dates left, or, the date we want is taken. Do you have a waitlist?

We do not have a waitlist. Your best bet is to check the calendar every so often to see if any dates have opened up because of a cancellation.

You can also book a Self-Guided Tour instead.

Who can I contact if I need help or have a question?

Please email our Education Programs department at [email protected]

Reservations for the 2024-2025 school year are filling up fast!

Don’t forget! We offer Self-Guided Youth Tours on Mondays!

Lunch Orders for Public Schools

For public schools scheduling a tour, we recommend you gather your lunch order before starting the form, as the form must be completed in full in one sitting.