PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM
August 22, 2009 by BeHere Editor
Filed under ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS, FAMILY FUN
The Palm Springs Air Museum houses one of the nations largest collections of World War II flying aircraft. These planes are displayed in modern, well lighted, air-conditioned and clean hangars.
Our Buddy Rodgers Theater shows daily documentaries related to aviation in the military with an emphasis on World War II. In addition to planes and historic artifacts, the museum is host to a library of 6300 volumes primarily related to aviation and American military history.
The Palm Springs Air Museum is a non-profit educational institution whose mission is to exhibit, educate and eternalize the role of the World War II combat aircraft and the role the pilots and American citizens had in achieving this great victory. In addition to flying aircraft, related artifacts, artwork, and library sources are used to perpetuate American history.
The significance of World War Two is unparalleled in all of the history of the world in that it was the greatest, most costly conflict ever fought, taking the lives of more than 70 million people.
It was Air Power that altered the outcome of that war and forever changed the lives of every person alive today. To accomplish this mission, the Palm Springs Air Museum uses the following components of the collection:
- One of the world’s largest collections of flying World War Two warplanes
- Rare and original combat photography
- Original artworks, including enormous murals
- Artifacts, memorabilia, and uniforms of WW2
- Comprehensive graphics and historical themes
- Continuous video documentaries
Complimenting our extensive displays, the museum sponsors Saturday commemorative educational programs for our visitors and members. These Saturday programs often include demonstration flights of our aircraft. On those days, members and visitors can participate in the sights and sounds of World War II or later conflicts as these programs dictate. This unique museum offers a wonderful way to spend the day while here on vacation.
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM 745 Gene Autry Dr. Palm Springs, Ca 760 778 6262
http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org
