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Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

A hands-on museum tracing the science and history of ballooning, from the first flight to modern race records.

9201 Balloon Museum Dr NE · Albuquerque, NM

About Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum

Named for two Albuquerque balloonists, this museum sits inside Balloon Fiesta Park and covers the sport's history with restored gondolas, interactive exhibits, and flight simulators. It's open year-round, not just during the fall balloon rallies outside its doors.

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