What began as a museum about the desert has evolved into an oasis for the arts with Modern and Contemporary American works by artists such as Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, Duane Hanson, and Mark di Suvero; Contemporary California painting and sculpture by Sam Francis, Edward Ruscha, Robert Arneson, Nathan Oliveira, and others; Studio Art Glass by Dale Chihuly, Howard Ben Tré, and William Morris; and Classic Western American Art by Thomas Moran, Charles Russell, Frederic Remington, and others.

 The modern building, designed by renowned California architect E. Stewart Williams, is the focal point of the 125,000-square-foot complex that also houses collections of Native American and Mesoamerican Art.

Among the American photographers included in the Photography Collection are the Stephen H. Willard Collection and Archive, and the Bill Anderson Photography Collection.

Architecture holdings include the Albert Frey Archive and Frey House II, and the E. Stewart Williams Architecture Archive.
We invite you to enjoy some of our highlights!

PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM 760 322 4800

100 Museum Drive, Palm Desert Ca. http://www.psartmuseum.org

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