Experts' Choice Award Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum
What the experts agree on
Albuquerque's balloon museum dives deep into the sport's history from 1783 onwards, featuring everything from early flight science to military applications. Located adjacent to the famous Balloon Fiesta grounds, it's perfect for enthusiasts and
“The Duke City's best known event is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's " It tells the history of ballooning, from the first flight in France in 1783, with a rooster, sheep, and duck as passengers, to the use of balloons in military, science, and aerospace research." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The building adjoins the grounds of the famed Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta." Full review
Fodor's "This dramatic museum celebrates the city's legacy as the hot-air ballooning capital of the world." Full review
Lonely Planet "Ready to geek out on hot air balloons? This informative museum covers it all, from the first manned flight in Paris (1783) to Bernoulli's principle (how air pressure creates lift)." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque Balloon Museum at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta grounds is a 60,000 sq ft building devoted to the history of ballooning. The role of..."
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