Palm Springs Air Museum

The Palm Springs Air Museum is an aviation museum in Palm Springs, California, focused on military aircraft and the history of the airmen who flew them. The collection emphasizes aircraft and artifacts from World War II through the Vietnam era.

Several climate-controlled hangars present complete aircraft, cockpits, uniforms and large-format interpretive panels that explain aircrew experiences and technology. There is also an outdoor ramp with static displays and a visible restoration area where conservation work is done.

Founded by local volunteers and aviation enthusiasts to preserve historic military aircraft and veteran stories, the museum developed from an initial volunteer restoration effort into a staffed nonprofit institution. Over time it expanded hangar space and added exhibits to interpret airpower and veteran biographies.

The museum sits next to Palm Springs International Airport in the Colorado Desert region of Southern California, within the city limits of Palm Springs and easily reached from Interstate 10.

• Airport-adjacent: Located adjacent to Palm Springs International Airport, making many larger aircraft visible from airport approaches.
• Airworthy Aircraft: Operates as a working restoration and flying museum, with some aircraft maintained in airworthy condition and flown at events.

What to See #

• Main Exhibit Hangars: Several climate-controlled exhibit hangars that display military aircraft, cockpits, uniforms and oral-history panels; most exhibits are indoors and arranged by era or theme.
• Restoration Shop: A restoration workshop and maintenance area where volunteers and staff conserve airframes and keep several aircraft airworthy.
• Outdoor Displays: Outdoor ramp and static displays that allow close-up views of larger aircraft and engines.