Sight guide · Palm Springs · United States
Visiting Palm Springs Air Museum
Beside the airport, three hangars hold flyable and static aircraft from the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, including fighters, bombers and trainers, with veteran volunteers on hand to explain them.
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Quick answer
Palm Springs Air Museum is a museum in Palm Springs Airport, Palm Springs. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Palm Springs Airport
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, kids and rainy day
- Best months
- December–February
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About Palm Springs Air Museum
Beside the airport, three hangars hold flyable and static aircraft from the Second World War, Korea and Vietnam, including fighters, bombers and trainers, with veteran volunteers on hand to explain them. It is one of the valley's best indoor options on a hot or windy day.
Tip: Ask at the desk about scheduled flight demonstrations or cockpit days, which run on some weekends.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Palm Springs Airport.
Best time to visit Palm Springs Air Museum
Palm Springs Air Museum is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 21°C (70°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.
- February: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- December: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Palm Springs Air Museum is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Mid-century modern homes drive.
- No. 13 of the 16 sights in our Palm Springs things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in museums in Palm Springs.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Palm Springs.
- A family favourite in Palm Springs with kids.
If you like Palm Springs Air Museum
- Indian Canyons — Agua Caliente Reservation, 2–4 hours
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum — Downtown Palm Springs, 1.5–2 hours
- Palm Springs Art Museum — Downtown Palm Springs, 1.5–2 hours
- Architecture and Design Center — Downtown Palm Springs, 45 minutes
Staying near Palm Springs Air Museum
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Palm Springs Air Museum?
Plan 2 hours.
+Is Palm Springs Air Museum free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Palm Springs Air Museum?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Ask at the desk about scheduled flight demonstrations or cockpit days, which run on some weekends.
+Do I need to book Palm Springs Air Museum in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Palm Springs Air Museum good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Palm Springs. Palm Springs works well for families who rent a house with a pool or stay at a family-friendly resort, with the tramway, the Living Desert zoo and easy canyon walks as highlights.