Anderson-Abruzzo International Balloon Museum

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Top 2% of attractions in Albuquerque
8 / 10

5 expert reviews

“The Duke City's best known event is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.”

– Afar Magazine

Frommer's 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 Travel + Leisure
"The building adjoins the grounds of the famed Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This dramatic museum celebrates the city's legacy as the hot-air ballooning capital of the world." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"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