Albuquerque Balloon Museum

Come and learn about the history and science behind hot air balloons.

When taking a trip to New Mexico, the Hot Air Balloon Museum in Albuquerque is something you don’t want to miss. Albuquerque is known for its hot air balloon museum, officially called the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and its international balloon fiesta that occurs annually around October.

Admission is very affordable for all ages. One of the permanent exhibits here tells you the history behind hot air balloons and gives you a timeline of important events. The world’s first hot air balloon took flight in 1783. As technology improved, more and more people used balloons as a way to entertain others. 

Some of the unique features of this museum include a weather lab and an Arctic air exhibit. The weather lab provides interactive experiences to give you a hit of what it’s like to fly in a weather balloon. In the Arctic air exhibit, you will learn a story about explorers who tried to reach the North Pole via hot balloon. Throughout the museum, there are so many things that depict the history of hot air balloons and how they work. Come and learn about this unique mode of transportation to see for yourself.