Palm Springs Air Museum

History comes to life at the Palm Springs Air Museum, named one of the top aviation museums in the world by CNN Travel and located just a few minutes from downtown Palm Springs. More than 50 vintage and iconic aircraft are on full display in the climate-controlled hangars—no ropes, glass walls or barriers—so visitors of all ages can get an up-close look at historic planes that once flew in WWII and the Vietnam and Korean wars. With a total of 86,000 square feet of indoor hangar space and countless educational displays and programs, there are plenty of ways for history buffs, plane enthusiasts and families alike to soar to new heights!

Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily 

Eye in the Sky

There is much to experience at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Visitors can learn about military aviation at temporary and permanent exhibits featuring artifacts, videos and artwork. Get close to the action and tour the inside of a flyable B-17 and get a feel for flying at a computer flight simulator. Watch aircraft leave the tarmac and take to the skies during a flight exhibition (most Saturday afternoons November through May). Then, take your experience to the next level and get a bird's-eye view of Greater Palm Springs by booking a ride in one of its four vintage warbirds.

Bring the Kids

Children ages 12 and younger receive free museum admission with the purchase of an adult ticket. During their visit, kids of all ages can explore the history and science of military aviation.

The museum also offers immersive youth programs. Each summer, the SOAR (Science of Aviation and Rocketry) Summer Camp brings concepts such as aerodynamics and physics to life through hands-on activities.

Victory Canteen

If you're feeling hungry after all that exploring, fuel up at Victory Canteen, the on-site restaurant at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Grab a seat behind the green picket fence in the main hangar—directly under the wing of an old fighter plane—and enjoy American classics like burgers, hot dogs, salads and sandwiches while bowls of chili, nachos and quesadillas diversify the offerings. 

Annual Events 

The Palm Springs Air Museum also hosts special events throughout the year that benefit the museum's many projects, including the Annual Gala (February), Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair (May), Chili Cook-Off and Car Show (October), Props & Hops Craft Beer Festival (November) and Snowtopia (December).