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The Palm Springs Air Museum is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history. |
| The significance of World War Two is unparalleled in all of the history of the world in that it was the greatest, most costly conflict ever fought, taking the lives of more than 70 million people. It was Air Power that altered the outcome of that war and forever changed the lives of every person alive today. | |
To accomplish this mission, the Palm Springs Air Museum uses the following components of the collection:
Press the play button to the right to view our introductory video The above components are appropriately grouped into the major regions of combat, the European and Pacific Theatres of Operations. Easy-to-follow storylines are presented in permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, and several series of on-going history and heritage education programs. |
Palm Springs Air Museum Introductory Video
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These programs regularly feature flight demonstrations of: the Museum's collection, visiting historic planes, and visiting contemporary aircraft of the US military and neighboring nations. By far, the most important component of the Museum's presentations is not part of the collection, but is, instead, the living history and eyewitness accounts of the hundreds of docents who volunteer their time to explain the exhibits. Many served and survived in air combat during World War Two. They are a priceless resource that is also a very finite asset of the institution. They are uniquely available to the Air Museum because of the splendid and healthy weather in Palm Springs that also draws millions of tourists to the region each year. |
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Hours
Open seven days a week, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Last admission at 4:00PM (allow 1.5 hours to enjoy the museum) Closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
Kool Kids ProgramsMuseum programs for kids. Educational, entertaining and fun. Birthday parties or kid's special occasions. Click on the image to the right for more information. |
AdmissionsAdults, 18 - 65 years ........................... $10.00 Seniors 65 years and older $8.50 Ex. Saturdays .. $10.00 Students 13-17 years ............................ $8.50 Military with ID $8.50 Ex. Saturdays ............ $10.00 Youth, 6 - 12 ................................... $5.00 Children under 6 ................................ FREE Family Group Rate: 2 Adults, 3 Youth ............ $20.00Active Duty Military & Families are admitted free Museum members are FREE, day of entry admissions can be applied to annual memberships. |
Gift Shop Please visit our gift shop and peruse the aviation and World War II oriented merchandise. There are lots of items for the kiddies also.
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| Scheduled Events and Programs: | Visiting aircraft and history programs are scheduled in advance, but are subject to change without notice because of changes in flying status and availability. For our latest updated schedule list, click on Events at the navigation bar. |
Catered Events & Site Rentals
The Air Museum provides the most unique and authentic setting in the region for theme
parties, receptions, corporate and convention events and dinners, galas, and other
events limited only by your imagination!
The buildings' design and adaptability are ideal for groups as small as 50 of your closest friends, or up to 3500 of your best employees and business associates. Because of the popularity of swing bands, music and dancing, the Air Museum's ambiance is ready-made for a spectacular night of 1940s era entertainment under the starlit, crystal clear skies of Palm Springs. It's a dramatic change of venue that will be a lasting memory for your appreciative guests. See Facility Rentals. For information call 760-778-6262, ext 222 or e-mail: |
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Memberships Six levels available with great benefits ranging from the museum newsletter, admission and gift shop discounts to bronze pins, logo tee shirts and free admissions. Click Memberships at the top of the screen for more information. |
Volunteer Program A variety of interesting opportunities exist. Make a lot of friends. Join the party. Meet new and interesting visitors daily. Click Volunteers at the top of the screen for more information. |
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Location Located on the northeast side of the Palm Springs Airport, the Air Museum is housed in an impressive new structure that includes the three main display hangars, theater, gift shop, ramp and airport access for flight demonstrations and visiting planes, research library, simulator and education center. |
Address Palm Springs Air Museum 745 North Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, California 92262 760-778-6262 ext: 222 Email: |
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The Palm Springs Air Museum is a 501(c)3 tax exempt non-profit corporation - Tax ID #33-0615350
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