The town of Roswell is most famous for the 1947 "Roswell Incident", a mysterious UFO crash which many suspect was covered up by the military. Roswell is the seat of Chaves County in southeastern New Mexico, established in 1870. There are five museums that include UFO exhibits, armament displays, antiques and artifacts.
The International UFO Museum and Research Center has a detailed exhibit on the Roswell Incident, as well as UFO research in general.
Address: International UFO Museum and Research Center, 114 North Main Street, Box 2221, Roswell, NM 88202-2221, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 625-9495, Fax: 1 (505) 625-1907
The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in Roswell has a collection of work by local artists. Over 300 works of art are displayed in 7 galleries. The works were completed by artists who took part in the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program.
The Chaves County Historical Museum is housed in a prairie-style house built in 1912. With furnishings that depict 1912 through 1920, the first floor has many original items from the White family.
Exhibits highlight local history with 10,000 photographs of the past, books, and manuscripts as well as newspaper articles dating back to the early 1900's. These displays are housed in a building next to the house.
Address: Roswell Historical Society For Southeast New Mexico, 200 North Lea Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201-4655, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 622-8333, Fax: 1 (505) 623-8746
Eastern New Mexico University is a state institution which offers bachelor and master degrees at the Portales campus and online. This campus is a community college in Roswell.
Address: Eastern New Mexico University Roswell, Box 6000, Roswell, NM 88201-6000, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 624-7000, Fax: 1 (505) 624-7119
The General Douglas L McBride Museum in Roswell has free exhibits on military history. The museum, located inside the Enrollment and Development Center, features firearms, static displays, uniforms, insignia, and decorations.
Address: General Douglas L McBride Museum, 101 West College Boulevard, Roswell, NM 88201-5174, United States
Phone: 1 (575) 624-8435, Fax: 1 (505) 624-8058
Hours:
8am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico in Roswell has antiques, artifacts and historical exhibits.
Address: Roswell Historical Society For Southeast New Mexico, 200 North Lea Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201-4655, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 622-8333, Fax: 1 (505) 623-8746
The Robert H Goddard Planetarium is an adjoining wing to the Roswell Museum and Art Center. The Planetarium presents star shows and multimedia programs.
Address: Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 624-6744, Fax: 1 (505) 624-6765
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
The Roswell Museum and Art Center has 11 galleries representing the art, history and culture of the Southwest.
Address: Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM 88202-1838, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 624-6744, Fax: 1 (505) 624-6765
Hours:
9am-5pm; Sun:1pm-5pm
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Donations are accepted.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Spring River Park and Zoo in Roswell has a fishing lake, antique carousel, miniature train ride and animals on display. There is also a free Labor Day performance by the Roswell Symphony Orchestra.
Hours:
10am-8pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge occupies 24,520 acres in the Pecos River Valley east of Roswell. There are designated areas for hunting, photography and fishing. Birdwatching is a popular activitiy with over 300 species of birds occupying the area. Seventy natural sinkholes of different shapes and sizes are scattered across the refuge.
Salt Creek Canyon.
Address: Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Box 7, Roswell, NM 88202-0007, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 622-6755, Fax: 1 (505) 623-9039
The Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center is a research facility and production center for endangered fish. There is also game hunting and bird watching.
Address: Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center, Box 219, Dexter, NM 88230-0219, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 734-5910, Fax: 1 (505) 734-6130
The small town of Lake Arthur, which has no lake, gained notoriety in 1977 when local resident Mrs. Rubio claimed to see an image of Jesus Christ on a flour tortilla while making burritos. The tortilla is part of a shrine built by the Rubio family.
The Mescalero Sands Recreation Area east of Roswell has an abundance of wildlife and birdwatching possibilities.
Address: Bureau Of Land Management Roswell Field Office, 2909 West Second Street, Roswell, NM 88201-2019, United States
Phone: 1 (505) 627-0272, Fax: 1 (505) 627-0276