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With new Zeppelins and other airships taking to the skies throughout Europe and the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, airship mania took hold, and this seemingly futuristic means of transport, communication, and connectivity was permeating society and culture.

Dirigible Dreams

With new Zeppelins and other airships taking to the skies throughout Europe and the United States at the turn of the twentieth century, airship mania took hold, and this seemingly futuristic means of transport, communication, and connectivity was permeating society and culture.

A close up of a wall collage of many color illustrations from the mid 19th century of modes of flight, both realistic and fanciful.

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Hot air balloon events such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® would not be possible without the inventions and innovations of Ed Yost. Considered the “Father of Modern Hot Air Ballooning,” Yost designed and built the earliest iterations of the hot air balloon envelope and system.

Ed Yost: Forever Pushing the Envelope

Hot air balloon events such as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® would not be possible without the inventions and innovations of Ed Yost. Considered the “Father of Modern Hot Air Ballooning,” Yost designed and built the earliest iterations of the hot air balloon envelope and system.

A portrait photograph of Ed Yost in black and white. Yost is wearing a dark collared shirt and has a pipe in his mouth. He's looking just off-camera to the right.

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Based in Santa Fe, photographer Bryce Risley is currently engaged in a multi-year project to collect images and stories from members of Albuquerque’s hot air ballooning community.

Bryce Risley: Focusing Beyond Balloons

Based in Santa Fe, photographer Bryce Risley is currently engaged in a multi-year project to collect images and stories from members of Albuquerque’s hot air ballooning community.

Two men stand inside an inflated hot air balloon.

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Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Nights, Stories & Music in the Sky, & much more!

Events at the Balloon Museum

Join us for S.T.E.A.M. Nights, Stories & Music in the Sky, & much more!

An older gentleman give a presentation to elementary-aged children who are seated on the floor in front of him. Behind him are two screens displaying aerial views of mountains and large open green fields. A small, modern hot air balloon basket is near the gentleman. A child is standing inside it while listening to the presentation.

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Join us for Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art.

Stories and Music in the Sky

Join us for Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art.

A collage of three photos featuring the same woman leading the Stories and Music in the Sky program. In two photos she is holding a book and animatedly gesturing. In the third she is holding a craft object. In the foreground in all three small children can be seen watching her presentation.


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