Welcome to the grandest ballooning museum, located in the "Capital of Ballooning!" 

Our Museum is dedicated to the art, culture, history, science and sport of lighter-than-air craft.

Join us in celebrating these high-flying pioneers!

VISIT THE BALLOON MUSEUM ON THE FOURTH OF JULY!

Visit the Balloon Museum before "Freedom Fourth" events at Balloon Fiesta Park

Friday, July 4th. The Balloon Museum will be open with its regular schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the history of ballooning and tour our new exhibitions "Native Americans and Ballooning" and "Las Nubes de La Palma: Clouds, Weather and Ballooning." You can also relax in our new Sky Lounge before going to the park to enjoy the City's celebration of Independence Day.

Free Admission Sunday mornings and first Friday of each month

Enjoy free admission to the Balloon Museum every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and all day the first Friday of each month.

Bring the family and see all the museum has to offer -- on us.

It's a bargain you can't miss!

Summer Field Trips and Tours

Available for youth and adults all summer.  Tuesdays - Sundays.  Call (505) 768-6027 to schedule one today!

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

New Exhibition: Clouds, Weather and Ballooning

“Las Nubes de La Palma/Clouds of La Palma: Clouds, Weather and Ballooning." is now open. Learn more!

Now Open: Native Americans and Ballooning

The exhibition honors the intimate relationship between Native Americans, nature and the sky, while expanding our knowledge of the many cultural, artistic and historic connections between Native Americans, balloons and ballooning.
More information available!

Airships: The Big, Bad & Bold

In this ongoing exhibit we revisit the wonder of these “monsters of the sky” -- blimps, dirigibles and zeppelins -- through award-winning models, art and historical objects. Showing now through June 21, 2008. Learn more >>

Museum Field Trips

To schedule a field trip for your school or organization, call (505) 768-6027.  

The Flying Bus Program

The Flying Bus Program provides field trips to the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum for underserved children, Title I schools, community centers and senior centers.

Museum admission, transportation funding, and educational materials are included.

The Flying Bus Program is funded by Bank of America Charitable Foundation and administered by AAIBM Foundation.

For information, contact Balloon Museum Education Coordinators Suzanne Visor or Emily Greenwood at (505)-768-6027.

Learn more about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®

"Launching Dreams" will take place October 4 - 12, 2008 at Balloon Fiesta Park.

For event details, visit the official Fiesta® web site. Please see the City's web site for additional information on Park and Ride and express Rail Runner service to the event.

Museum Mission Statement

The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is an educational institution of engaging exhibitions and informative programs on the art, culture, history, science and sport of ballooning and other lighter-than-air craft.

The Museum encompasses an international, national and regional perspective demonstrating the global development of ballooning achievements through exhibitions, collections and programs designed for diverse audiences.

The Museum also showcases the adventurous spirit, endeavors and achievements of individual balloonists. 

 The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is owned and operated by the Cultural Services Department of the City of Albuquerque and supported by the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum Foundation.