International UFO Museum and Research Center

A museum dedicated to the alleged Roswell Incident

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Prior to the opening of the International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico in 1992, the city did not really show any signs of being home to the famous "incident." After being sought after by various UFO researchers, Lt. Walter Haut (who worked for the military in Roswell in 1947) had the idea of building the museum as an educational center for the public. Little did he know, hundreds of thousands of people from around the world were waiting for this paranormal mecca. Today, curious tourists and researchers have helped the city grow as a popular attraction, leaving the city it with no other choice than to accept the reputation as epicenter of extraterrestrials.

The educational enterprise does not try to convince its visitors, but rather urges them to ask questions and do research in their research center. The museum features tons of information regarding the "Roswell Incident" as well as alleged crop circles and abductions. Models of aliens, UFOs, "autopsy" reports and documentaries can be found here, depicting what some believe to be the ultimate truth.

Whether you are a believer or a non-believer, the museum is an interesting site and has allowed the once unknown town of Roswell to grow into a world known site and location for vast of amount of information regarding a handful of alleged happenings. Across the street, one can find the world's first UFO-themed restaurant.

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  • & Anonymous March 10, 2010
    Countering the "nothing else to do" comments: If you enjoy nature and wildlife, you should also visit Bitter Lakes Wildlife Refuge (northeast quadrant of town). Also nearby is Bottomless Lakes State Park, which has some interesting hiking opportunities and a lake for swimming (head east on 380).
  • & Anonymous March 10, 2010
    The map is not showing the correct location - this is in downtown Roswell, near the intersection of US-380 and US-285 (aka Main and 2nd).
  • dazed& dazed January 7, 2010
    The only attraction in Roswell NM is the UFO Museum, there is nothing else touristy. There are a few museums and a zoo in Albuquerque, and October is a good month for hot air balloon ride there.
  • & Anonymous January 4, 2010
    It's a great museum & unique also as such museums can be found rarely & aliens is just out of imagination for many people.
  • & Anonymous December 23, 2009
    I don't really believe in Aliens but I do appreciate all the hard work that the folks put into all of the research.
  • sudoku-solver& sudoku-solver December 14, 2009
    Its amazing how after so many years we are still talking of the Roswell incident, I dont know what to believe though the museum would be interesting.
  • Roney756& Roney756 October 24, 2009
    This museum is quite intesting but some of my friends were complaining that the place is quite small as compared to the world class museums. Despite having such difiencies the museum is still popular in the area. I think improvement is required in the part of development.
  • darrened& darrened September 24, 2009
    If you're coming from Carlsbad Caverns and just passing through Roswell, it's worth a stop because there's nothing else to see in Roswell or elsewhere on the Estacado, but it's certainly not worth any sort of detour. <a href="http://www.proactolevoucher.com/">Proactol E Voucher</a>
  • farazakan& farazakan September 10, 2009
    The folks at the Museum are very excited about a new exhibit, a replica of the Mayan sarcophagus lid found in Palenque, Mexico, that supposedly shows a man blasting off in a spaceship.
  • ryansaeucf& ryansaeucf September 9, 2009
    Saw a great special on National Geographic channel about this...hard to believe that something didn't happen there.
  • jimb12345& jimb12345 September 2, 2009
    roswell is such a cool place to visit. I am so interested in UFO's. I am not sure if they exist or not but it is so cool to hear the stories behind it.
  • RickMorgs& RickMorgs August 28, 2009
    One of the places I have always wanted to visit is Roswell. There's still so many unanswered questions for me, but even just for it's theme the town would be a worthwhile visit. <a href="http://www.rick-morgan.com">Rick</a>
  • & Anonymous August 24, 2009
    The marker in google maps is way way off. The museum is about 55 miles to the south.