Roswell, NM Tourist 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cahoon Park Swimming Pool

The Cahoon Park Swimming Pool is the largest outdoor pool in Roswell, surrounded by parkland.

Historical Center For Southeast New Mexico

The Historical Center for Southeast New Mexico in Roswell has antiques, artifacts and historical exhibits.

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.

Roswell Museum and Art Center

The Roswell Museum and Art Center has 11 galleries representing the art, history and culture of the Southwest.

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.

Roswell Symphony Orchestra

The Roswell Symphony Orchestra is one of the few all-professional community orchestras in New Mexico.

UFO Enigma Museum

The UFO Enigma Museum is Roswell's oldest UFO museum.