Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque | City of Albuquerque
Mayor Tim Keller, City of Albuquerque | City of Albuquerque
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum is preparing to enhance the upcoming Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with extended hours and a variety of events from October 4-13. Key features include a virtual reality ballooning experience, S.T.E.A.M. Night on October 10, and the Lift Your Spirits Craft Cocktail Festival on October 11.
On October 4, the museum will host the Féderation Aéronautique Internationale Ballooning Commission International Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, a private event. This year’s inductees are Neil Robertson from the United Kingdom and Aleš Kubíček from the Czech Republic.
The museum will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 5 to 13.
“The Balloon Museum expertly showcases the history and spirit of our city’s most iconic event, and this new virtual reality feature takes it to even greater heights,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “A visit to the museum is the perfect compliment to the fiesta experience, and there’s no better place to learn about ballooning and its important place in our city.”
Event highlights at the Balloon Museum include:
- Virtual Reality Balloon Experience: From October 4 to 13, visitors can experience a virtual reality balloon journey from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- New Mexico Day: On October 7, New Mexico residents can present their photo ID or utility bill for free entry.
- Balloons in the Sky: On October 9 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., children ages 0-5 years can engage in hands-on activities while watching balloons launch.
- S.T.E.A.M. Night: On October 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., attendees can learn about buoyancy through hands-on activities, live music, and food trucks.
- Lift Your Spirits: On October 11 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., guests can enjoy craft cocktails mixed by New Mexico distilleries along with local cuisine, handmade products, live bands, and views of Balloon Fiesta Park.
The lecture series includes:
- Petr Kubicek discussing his company’s history on October 6 from 11 a.m. to noon.
- Bryce Risely talking about Zozobra the Balloon on October 7 from 11 a.m. to noon.
- Becky Wigeland exploring Indianola's ballooning history on October 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- The Fractal Foundation presenting Flying Fractals designs on October 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Tickets for the museum are available online at https://tinyurl.com/y379x8w8.
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