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Palm Springs Air Museum

Item: Palm Springs Air Museum
Author: Marissa Willman

Type: History Museums, Military, Museums

10Best Says

As the deadliest war in history, WWII forever changed the course of American and international history. Today, visitors can view the largest collection of flyable WWII planes in the world at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Whether or not you're a hardcore military history buff, you won't want to pass up the opportunity to talk with the museum's passionate volunteers. Most of the museum's volunteers served during WWII and are eager to talk about the planes, the war and American history with museum guests. Docents will happily share the stories behind each plane, such as which fighter plane was flown by Ben Affleck's character in "Pearl Harbor." In addition to its impressive plane collection from planes, the museum also has vintage cars, flight simulators, documentary screenings and an onsite café.

Address:

745 N Gene Autry Trl
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Phone:

760-778-6262

Website:

air-museum.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Marissa Willman
Palm Springs Local Expert

Museums, Sightseeing: "You can see the museum's historic planes take to the sky on holidays like Memorial Day."
Best Attractions & Activities: "While the museum's impressive fighter plane collection can be viewed in the hangars anytime, there's nothing like seeing a P-51 Mustang or an F-18 Hornet soar through the air. Planes are regularly taken out for a spin to maintain their working condition; call the museum ahead of time to schedule your visit during their next flight demonstration."
Things to Do with Kids: "You can bring the kids to see the museum's historic planes take to the sky on holidays like Memorial Day."

Best for Museums Because: Staffed largely by veterans, the Palm Springs Air Museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of flyable WWII planes.
Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to the world's largest collection of flyable WWII planes, and many docents are actual war veterans.
Best for Sightseeing Because: The Palm Springs Air Museum is home to an amazing sight to behold: the world's largest collection of flyable WWII planes.
Best for Things to Do with Kids Because: Palm Springs Air Museum boasts the world's largest collection of flyable WWII planes, a must-see for kids who love history or planes.