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Balloon Museum

@balloonmuseum

The Sky is the Limit

 Albuquerque, NM
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Joined March 2009
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It’s craft cocktail time! Enjoy a craft cocktail from a selection of local distilleries at Lift Your Spirits! TONIGHT, Friday, October 11 at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information, follow the link in bio. ow.ly/nja850TJWTS #LiftYourSpiritsABQ
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As of Wednesday afternoon, 3,000 Balloon Museum visitors took a Virtual Reality (VR) balloon ride. Will you be next? #balloonfiesta #oneabq #visitalbuquerque #balloonmuseum #virtualrealityexperience
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TONIGHT Thursday, October 10, 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Have you ever wondered how balloons fly? Join us for our Special STEAM Night during the #BalloonFiesta. Learn the principles of buoyancy and density. #BalloonFiesta #ABQBalloonMuseum #STEAM
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Another beautiful morning at the Balloon Museum during Balloon Fiesta! #BalloonFiesta #balloonmuseum
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Morning Glow Liftoff @balloonfiesta #lighterthanair #balloonmuseum
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Celebrate #BalloonFiesta at the @BalloonMuseum! 🎈 Highlights: 🎮 VR Balloon Ride (Oct 4-13) 🎈 Balloons in the Sky (Oct 9) for kids 0-5 🔬 S.T.E.A.M. Night (Oct 10) with hands-on balloon activities 🍸 Lift Your Spirits Craft Cocktail Fest (Oct 11) 🎟️ ow.ly/oHz150TGcvH
Hot air balloons float above the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on a clear day, their colorful patterns contrasting against the bright blue sky. The museum's distinctive curved roof and modern architecture sit below, with the sun casting a warm light on the surrounding landscape. The scene captures the excitement and spirit of Albuquerque's ballooning tradition.

ALT Hot air balloons float above the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum on a clear day, their colorful patterns contrasting against the bright blue sky. The museum's distinctive curved roof and modern architecture sit below, with the sun casting a warm light on the surrounding landscape. The scene captures the excitement and spirit of Albuquerque's ballooning tradition.

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RC Balloon Demo happening until 10:30 this morning! Continued demos this Thursday, 3:30 to 7:30 PM, and Saturday, 6:30 to 10:30 AM during the #BalloonFiesta.
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We are hosting 4 amazing lectures with Ballooning Experts during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®. 🎈🎈🎈🎈 Free with admission. #thealbuquerqueballoonist #hotairballooning #balloonlife #ballooningculture #lighterthanair #balloonmuseum #zozobraballoon
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Imagine a magical playscape where visitors of all ages can let their imaginations soar...made possible by the generous donation from the family of Jim Winker, beloved balloon enthusiast and Hall of Fame inductee (2021). #ABQBalloonMuseum
Receiving $250,000 donation check.

ALT Receiving $250,000 donation check.

Plans for Museum playground, photo of rendering.

ALT Plans for Museum playground, photo of rendering.

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Without Scott Appelman’s passion and groundbreaking vision, the Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaⓇ would not be the joy-filled event that it is today. Help celebrate Scott Appelman’s visionary legacy by leaving a note of thanks at our Canopy of Color Exhibit! ❤️💚🧡💜💙💛
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Honoring late balloonist Neil Langford. "He had to be in the sky. He just wanted to be flying every day if he could." Featured on Channel 7 News: koat.com/article/balloon-mus…
Balloon Museum honors late balloonist Neil Langford

Balloon Museum honors late balloonist Neil Langford

The Balloon Fiesta Museum in Albuquerque is honoring the late Neil Langford, a local balloonist and bassist for The Shins, with a new exhibit and virtual reality experience.

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Have little ones ages 0-5? Ready for some hot air balloon-themed fun? Join us at the @balloonmuseum on Oct. 9 at 7 a.m. for Balloons in the Sky! Our friends at Explora are bringing hands-on activities from their early childhood program. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
Dozens of hot air balloons floating in the sky.

ALT Dozens of hot air balloons floating in the sky.

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Annonay France Montgolfier brothers native city and the french students are arriving.We are honored to be part of the important figures with the tribute to André Linocier. Bruno Vincent president Annonay Berceau Aerostation .
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Get ready to Lift Your Spirits! Love balloons? Craft cocktails? Then don't miss this craft cocktail festival at the @balloonmuseum on Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. Link in the bio. #OneAlbuquerque
A group of people watch special shapes hot air balloons out on Balloon Fiesta field.

ALT A group of people watch special shapes hot air balloons out on Balloon Fiesta field.

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Experience the feeling of flight without your feet leaving the ground during a 10-min Virtual Reality (VR) balloon journey. tr.ee/v4wX3d30IM
Albuquerque Balloon Museum Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Albuquerque Balloon Museum Official: Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

The sky is the limit! Let your imagination soar!

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STEAM Night @BalloonMuseum: Flying with Buoyancy! 10/10, 5:30-7:30 PM. Hands-on science with @BeGreater_Than , food trucks, live music & great views. Tickets: tinyurl.com/mr3cef75
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Still soaring from last week's Stories in the Sky! 📚🎈 Thanks @PNCBank for the Book Nook 🍪 Cookie Monster visit 🎉 Balloon drop joy Join us today for more fun! #PNCGrowUpGreat #ABQBalloonMuseum
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Soaring success at Stories in the Sky! 🎈📚 PNC Book Nook delighted young readers @mecookiemonster surprise visit 🍪 Mayor's wife Liz Keller shared stories Balloon drop finale 🎉 Thanks @PNCBank for sponsoring! Helping ABQ's kids reach new heights in literacy. #PNCGrowUpGreat
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Soar into imagination at the Balloon Museum's Stories and Music in the Sky on 9/4! Sessions: 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM 📚 Soaring stories 🎵 Sky-high tunes 🎨 Cloud crafts 🎈 Balloon drop 👥 Mystery guest Elevate your child's love for learning! @PNCBank #PNCGrowUpGreat #BalloonMuseum
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Join us next Wednesday, September 4 at 11am for the PNC Literacy Launch in celebration of our exciting partnership with PNC for our Stories and Music in the Sky program and book nook. Admission is free for this event. #PNCGrowUpGreat @PNCBank
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