Balloon Museum Exhibitions
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Things are always looking up at the Balloon Museum!
Permanent Exhibitions
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is home to one of the most complete collections of artifacts, images, and stories from the world of ballooning.
Permanent Exhibition
Since the first balloon flights in 1783, ushering humans into the age of aviation, hot air and gas balloons have been used for exploration, sport, and adventure. The permanent exhibition at the Balloon Museum helps visitors to understand the rich history of ballooning.
Sport Ballooning and the FAI Hall of Fame
Encounter the innovators, leaders, and record-setters of ballooning.
Elevation Station
Engage with hands-on exhibitions that excite the young and young at heart about the joy, science, culture, and art of ballooning at our new youth exhibition.
Special Exhibitions
The Balloon Museum features new exhibits that explore the past, present, and future of ballooning, as well as subjects related to the science, engineering, and technology of lighter-than-air aviation.
Canopy of Color
Starting in the 1970s, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® became the backbone of the city’s cultural identity. Step inside and learn how it all started and how it grew from thirteen balloons to more than 1,000 in 2000!
The Weather Lab
Encounter and experience the science, power, and beauty of weather!
Arctic Air
Discover the history of the unprecedented attempt in 1897 to reach the North Pole by balloon.
In Their Words: Stories by Women on the Ground and In the Air
Explore the ways in which women in ballooning are connected to the past through stories, records, family traditions, and magical feats.
All Black and White
Examine the striking use of black and white design in contemporary New Mexico art and the attire of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Launch Directors.
Sid Cutter: Man Above Town
Get insight into the life of the father of Balloon Fiesta, Sid Cutter, both in and outside of hot air ballooning.
Beep! Beep! Illustrating Balloon Fiesta® Through the Art of Chuck Jones
View original Warner Brothers animation cels of Road Runner and Coyote by Chuck Jones and learn about the longstanding history between the art of Jones and hot air ballooning competitions.
