General George Patton Memorial Museum
Type: History Museums, Military, Museums
10Best Says
This museum is dedicated to the colorful, courageous World War II general who rescued Americans trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. It also honors veterans of conflicts from the Civil... Read More
This museum is dedicated to the colorful, courageous World War II general who rescued Americans trapped at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. It also honors veterans of conflicts from the Civil War to the Iraq arena. The museum is on training grounds that were once known as Desert Training Center, where General Patton trained troops during World War II. At the time, this training center was the largest military training ground to date.
Today, you can see World War II and Korean War tanks, General Patton memorabilia and a 26-minute video on the history of the general and Desert Training Center.
Hours:
- Daily 9:30am-4:30pm
Admissions:
- Adult $4; Senior (62+) $3.50; Military Free; Child (11 and under) Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Marissa Willman
Palm Springs Local Expert
- Museums: "Don't miss the West Coast Vietnam Memorial Wall, a recent addition to the museum."
- Best for Museums Because: General George Patton Memorial Museum is filled with history of World War II and General Patton. You can see tanks, memorabilia and a Vietnam memorial.
