We visited the International UFO Museum & Research Center in Roswell, NM and had a wonderful time…read morereading up on the UFO sightings and pictures captured. The museum is located in Downtown Roswell and is open daily from 9am-5pm. Admission for adults is $7 and kids 5-7 is $4. Seniors 65+, military and first responders pay $5. There's a gift shop inside to buy alien souvenirs. Be sure to also stop at Roswell UFO Spacewalk museum afterwards for a cool glow in the dark UFO and aliens experience it's only a 2 minute walk from this museum. Happy Yelping :)

If you are in Roswell, this is a must do. Admission is $7 per person for adults which feels fine…read morefor what you get. You should know going in there's a lot of reading involved and this is not some flashy, high-tech, push a button type of museum. There are lots of displays and documents, timelines and witness accounts, newspaper clippings etc. so if you really want to take it all in, you'll need to give yourself some time. There's a really large research library inside which I found interesting. If you're really into UFO history, investigations, government reports and all of that you could easily spend hours in that section alone. The exhibits themselves are fine, although some of it feels a little dated and again, it's a lot of reading. It's also dog friendly and I'm pretty certain that the UFO exhibit with the life-size aliens kept my dog distracted long enough for me to read most of what I wanted to. There's definitely plenty to keep humans engaged as well if you enjoy learning about the 1947 Roswell incident and everything that followed. The gift shop was really cute; maybe my favorite part. Lots of quirky alien merch, books, shirts, and fun souvenirs. We got a giggly alien head headband in child size that we ended up putting on our dog. It was adorable. I also got a really nice knitted sweatshirt that I probably overpaid for but I love it. If you are looking for something very Roswell you will find it here. This is definitely a place worth visiting, especially if you've already come to the area, just remember to give yourself time and not rush it or expect some sort of interactive/theme park type experience.

We really enjoyed the Roswell UFO Spacewalk in Roswell, NM located in downtown Roswell…read more This museum is a MUST visit and be sure to wear your glow in the dark alien swag. Strollers are not allowed inside the museum so you'll have to carry your baby when you get the tour. The museum is open 7 days a week from 10am-6pm. Tickets are $5 for general admission. Be sure to also check out the International UFO Museum & Research Center afterwards. It's only a 2 minute walk from this location. Happy Yelping :)

You don't exactly stumble into Roswell Spacewalk expecting NASA-level realism you go because you're…read moreready to space it up and have a good time. And I'll tell you what... they've got the sci-fi sounds humming, lights dancing, and just enough weirdness to make you feel like you took a wrong turn somewhere past Earth. Is it a little generic? Sure. But if you walk in with the right attitude and maybe a drink or two whispering bad decisions in your ear it turns into a pretty dang fun ride. It's the kind of place where you catch yourself grinning for no good reason and thinking, "Well... this ain't right, but it ain't wrong either." And look, I'm just gonna say it there were a lot of folks in there enjoying themselves, good energy all around, and yeah... easy on the eyes, not gonna lie. The whole thing felt light, playful, a little goofy but in a way that works. It's not trying to change your life, it's just trying to give you a good time, and buddy, sometimes that's all you need. By the time you walk out, you're not asking if it was perfect you're just nodding your head like, "Yep... that made the list."

Fantastic Experience!! The staff are fun and friendly…read moreI love the interactive displays It was truly creepy, and really exciting! I will be back again! Great value Thank you so much!

Not counting our hotel , or shopping or eating , this was the activity we spent the most money on…read morein our time in Roswell, and it was by far the least worth it. I was really taken aback because of all the good Yelp reviews. I don't know if I am missing something or I came on a bad day but this is definitely not worth it in my opinion, especially when there are so many other fun things to do close by. When you enter The Alien Zone there is a tiny gift shop in the front and the girl behind the counter was watching a movie on her laptop. We asked for two tickets and paid $17.32. She pointed to the curtain and said "You're fine to go back and check it out. You can touch all of the props and take pictures." Once we walked through the curtain, I thought we were getting pranked. There was a wall full of toys like aliens and rats and spiders but they are all behind netting that has been zip tied together, so you can't touch any of it. Then you see a few displays with aliens that look like they are left over from some old escape room or something. Underwhelming is an understatement. We figured since we had already paid, we might as well try to have some fun, but it is so dark in the room that It's difficult to get a good photo. There are only two rooms and once we got into the second room it got really really warm. At the very end they have a lab coat that you can put on for photo ops I guess but we were literally sweating, so we just left. If you are reading reviews to decide which things are worth doing and which things are not, definitely put this on your not list. The UFO spacewalk is just a block or two away, it's less expensive, and way more fun. There are also plenty of alien photo ops all around the city, including the visitor center, that don't cost a penny.

Of the alien attractions in downtown Roswell, this was my favorite one- it was my first VR…read moreexperience, and I thought it was pretty cool to experience. The kids liked it as well. They also have a Lego museum that's next door that we did not do, and offer alien tours where they drive you around. Might try one of those other ones the next time.

Had a great experience!!! We are not residents of New Mexico and thought this would be great to add…read moreto our trip to Roswell. Definitely a good pick after going to the International UFO Museum. Super awesome staff took good care of my father who hasn't got the best stability and uses a rolling style walker. This was also his first VR experience (he's 77), they were so patient with him as well as checked on him throughout the experience. I just wish the "pods" had better seating but this was really fun. My husband and two sons watched both the videos if there were more departures they probably would have stayed for all of them. The gift shop was more geared towards the littler travelers. Definitely recommend!

To kick off 2026, I must write about the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in Roswell, NM…read more This place is outstanding. Allow me tell you all the reasons why... First, it's free admission. Free parking too. Donations were welcome. Second, this behemoth of a building is home to the Roswell Artist-in-Residence (RAiR) Program, founded by the now deceased businessman and fellow artist Don Anderson. There are - to my recollection during our brief introduction on November 29, 2025 - hundreds of artists that apply every year. They dwindle that number down to 6. The artists hailed from all over the world. Third, the artwork is fascinating. There was no limit to the use of mediums either. Each piece is labeled with the artists name, their country of origin, what year they were born, the years they were RAiR, the title of the artwork, the year of its completion, and the mediums used. My middle school daughters and I thoroughly enjoyed room after room of inspiration. They talked about a few of the pieces for several days afterwards. And to think... this opportunity resides in the flat desert of southeastern New Mexico.

The Anderson Museum was such a highlight of my lengthy road trip across the country. I was just…read moresearching Google maps to see what there was to do in town, and came across this museum. I didn't really have any specific expectations going in, but this place honestly blew me away. I've been to some of the biggest art museums in the world and been less impressed. Pound for pound, I don't think any other art museum has had so many pieces that I found compelling. If you are in the area, I can't recommend this place enough. It may be a relatively small place compared to the likes of The MET, but this museum holds its own.

I have a somewhat mercurial relationship with the Roswell Visitor Center. We arrived in town on a…read moreSunday evening and first thing Monday morning. I headed over to check it out because I wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything during our trip. Unfortunately they are closed on Mondays, so I was disappointed but we went ahead and started some activities and sightseeing and I made sure to come back the following day. When I walked up to the door I saw a sign attached that they were closed for lunch. What luck! I decided it was a sign and we would finish our trip without a visit here. Then, as we were headed back to our hotel, I saw that they were open and I couldn't help myself. Third time's a charm! This is an adorable little center with a cute photo ops and welcoming staff. You should definitely stop here Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to noon or 1:00 p.m. to 5:00.

Great Visitor's Center and THE place to go to to figure out what's going on during your visit. We…read morecame the the National Air Race but would not have known about the annual pinata festival or extended main street hours because of the event if we did not come. I LOVE the small-town logistics of somewhere like Roswell because we never had to pay for parking and great information centers like this are totally free. The AC is nice and cold and there are also public bathrooms inside. Some notes about our visit: -The have a cool and FREE photobooth with much desired cheesy aliens that is free to get a mini photoshoot at and a print out, they can also use your phone to take pics. -The "Roswell" city logo, the "R" with the UFO and beam making up the negative space, can also be purchased on clothing, keychains, and other merchandise here! -There is a small fence outside to attach locks to if you want to commemorate your visit to Roswell.

Came to visit town from out of state to visit the planetarium to see the planets, all I got was a…read morelazer show with no alien display, as it was the alien festival weekend. Asked for refund as we were only in there not even 20 minutes before leaving in disgust. $60 down the drain. I would not even recommend coming here, the guy I talked to seemed like he was high. Not happy at all, was hoping to see the planets since it's the planetarium.

Great museum with a nice mix of art and history. A nice change from the primary alien focus. Easy…read moreparking. Friendly staff

If you are in town doing tourist type shopping & sightseeing alien museums, but want a break from…read morethe massive overload of alien merch, then stop by this spot! We decided to wander in to see what they had & we are glad we stopped by. It was a lot of fun looking at each of the booths that were set up while trying to find little treasures to take home. There is a good mixture of booths here, some have actual vintage products, some have handmade products and others just have bulk type nerd products like loungefly that they are reselling. The store itself seems pretty well organized & clean. Prices vary from booth to booth as every booth is run by someone different. Some booths have some great finds and great prices and others seemed a bit too high. We found a few neat things we decided to pick up!

This shop was pretty unique! Lots of booths to look at full of stuff. Pricing definitely wasn't bad…read morefor a tourist trap of a city like Roswell. Staff were efficient. It's worth a look.

The main reason we came was for the alien/UFO history. Main street is lined with cheesy alien stuff…read morethat is super fun and great for adults and kids. We stayed from Friday to Saturday and here are some more tips about the town. -It's a small town so it was easy to park anywhere we wanted. The weekend we went was also the same time as Pinatafest and the National Air Races and even with these two events it was still easy to find parking. -Some of the streets off of Main street are worth exploring, you'll find remnants of the old cattle-town history. Our favorite was a giant silo that looked so good on a clear day. -I'm sure the locals are SO sick of alien questions and jokes and we met awesome people and got great responses when asking about more general advice like the best place to drink at and where we could get fry bread. -Eddie Macias is a local artist and you will see his murals and paintings throughout the town.

It's a nice city of just under 50k people located in the Pecos river valley. It's big claim is the…read more1947 ufo crash incident that may or may not have happened depending on who you talk with. It has been raining and the city has a really poor drainage system. With small amts of rain in bursts it causes Main Street to basically be under water as well as many of the side street. Making it hard to do anything outside and a lot of the stuff is outside. Plenty of decent restaurants and a lot of alien decor and motif.

So much fun, even for two grown ups. The staff were a total treat and the scavenger hunts add…read moreengagement to the experience. We were less impressed by the Lego kits on display but totally blown away by the environments surrounding them and the BrickTown build itself. The attention to detail is amazing and there's so much clever humor on display throughout. We visited during the holidays and got to see the winter village and the Star Wars themed Hoth Christmas display - SO cool. Huge highlight from our trip to Roswell.

LEGO display...and scavenging fun…read more BrickTown is part store, part museum, and total distraction from the day. You could do a historic space flight from the point of the aliens in '47 or the moon landing in '69; but we just did BrickTown. MacKenzie did a fantastic job of explaining our options. We sat in a room to watch an instructional video, and we were let loose to view the exhibit. Also, available are various skill levels of scavenger hunts that will make the exhibit viewing way more involved and enjoyable. Of course you can skip the scanveger, but it will make the museum a little tedious. The first room you'll see various aircraft, but the Roswell Air Show scene has a lot, aliens included, of course. The room leads into another with the halls lined with incredible LEGO Dot interpretations of the Mona Lisa Starry Night, and the Last Supper. You will then see a Pirates Cove scene and various famous buildings. I thought this 1-meter Titanic rendition was pretty good...even with the iceberg ahead. The coup de grace, is actually the interconnected scenes in the main gallery. Everything else gets lost here. You have an amusement park scene, connected to an apartment scene, connected to a park that is getting overrun by an alien attack - led by the biggest alien mother ship on the planet? The mother ship is blasting a huge laser downward and splits a camper can. There are moments of humor here as in the midst of their attack there aliens are assimilating to the activities. Towards the back you will see a Star Wars themed Xmas scene. Also, there is another bigger City themed Xmas display of events. I don't think this scene is permanent, but seasonal. If you love LEGOs you may want to drop in.