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Roswell, NM Attractions

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.
International UFO Museum and Research Center
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
Hours
May 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 1 to April 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art
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.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:0013:0013:00
Close12:0012:0012:0012:0012:0017:0017:00
Open13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cahoon Park Swimming Pool
The Cahoon Park Swimming Pool is the largest outdoor pool in Roswell, surrounded by parkland.
Address
Cahoon Park Swimming Pool
1101 West Fourth Street
Roswell, NM 88201-3039
United States
Phone 1 (505) 624-6764
Fax 1 (505) 624-6889
Hours
May 25 to September 3
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Close19:0018:0019:0018:0019:0018:0018:00
Chaves County Historical Museum
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
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open13:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:0013:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Eastern New Mexico University
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
General Douglas L McBride Military Museum
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:00ClosedClosed
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Historical Center For Southeast New Mexico
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
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosedClosed13:0013:0013:00
Close 16:0016:0016:00
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell's oldest school is the New Mexico Military Institute, established in 1891. NMMI is a public coeducational military junior college.
Robert H Goddard Planetarium
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Roswell Museum and Art Center
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:0013:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
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.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Roswell Symphony Orchestra
The Roswell Symphony Orchestra is one of the few all-professional community orchestras in New Mexico.
Spring River Park and Zoo
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
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
UFO Enigma Museum
The UFO Enigma Museum is Roswell's oldest UFO museum.
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:3012:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00

Roswell Surroundings

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Just a short drive from Albuquerque, Lincoln is a famous Wild West town where Billy the Kid once roamed.
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
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.
Address
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Box 7
Roswell, NM 88202-0007
United States
Phone 1 (505) 622-6755
Fax 1 (505) 623-9039
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunriseSunrise
CloseSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunsetSunset
Bottomless Lake State Park
Bottomless Lake State Park, located 16 miles southeast of Roswell, has hiking, swimming, fishing and scuba diving.
Address
Bottomless Lakes State Park
545 Bottomless Lakes Road, #A
HC 12, Box 1200
Bottomless, NM 88201
United States
Phone 1 (505) 624-6058
Fax 1 (505) 624-6029
Dexter, New Mexico
Dexter is the first small town southeast of Roswell. Established in 1903, it now has a population of 988.
Dexter - Lake Van
(In Dexter, New Mexico)
Lake Van is a small lake just east of Dexter, with a fishing dock and boat landing.
Dexter National Fish Hatchery and Technology Center
(In Dexter, New Mexico)
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
Hagerman, New Mexico
Seven miles past Dexter is the town of Hagerman, with a population of 931 at an elevation of 3,419 feet.
Lake Arthur, New Mexico
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.
Mescalero Sands Recreation Area
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
Typical Visit
2 hours
Salt Creek Wilderness Area
The 9,621 acre Salt Creek Wilderness Area is located within the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern New Mexico.
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