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.

Volunteer at the Balloon Museum during Balloon Fiesta® 2008, October 4-12.

Join in the fun and excitement at the Museum during the Balloon Fiesta® and volunteer at the same time! Be part of the "Crew" of volunteers and have a front row seat to Albuquerque’s largest event! We are looking for friendly people to assist in the following areas: Museum Greeters, Museum Shoppe Volunteers, Cart Drivers (Training Required), Special Events Volunteers, Balloon Explorium Helpers and more!
Contact: Deb Bains, dbains@cabq.gov, 505-768-6027

Special Hours and Activities are Planned During Balloon Fiesta®

Information on extended hours and special activities during this year's Balloon Fiesta® are now available! Don't miss a thing!

Special Exhibitions

Visit our new exhibitions Silk Painters International's "The Art of Ballooning -- Patterns in the Sky," "Native Americans and Ballooning" and "Las Nubes de La Palma: Clouds, Weather and Ballooning." You can also relax in our new Sky Lounge in our Pugash Hall, overlooking Balloon Fiesta Park.

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!

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 Balloon 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 mission of the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is to be the leading 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.