It used to be the movie theater when I was growing up. They have really made an effort to put the information available to the guests.
i liked this place. Cheesy and yet quite informative at the same time. They have captured a few dead Aliens and have put them on display. Make sure that you purchase something so they stay in business for future generations.
Finally in 2007 I was privileged to visit this museum and finally visit my pen pal Celeste Creel Bachicha Sosa. We have exchanged letters since 1978. Nowadays it is mostly on Facebook we Exchange.This museum is about the Extra Terrestrial creature who is said to have landed outside Roswell in 1947. They cannot figure what sex the creauture is and is 1,40 metres tall.
Note: my visit was in November of 2008- TripAdvisor doesn't allow old reviews for some reason. Fleeing the collapsed economy in California and heading towards an uncertain future in New Hampshire, I decided to make the most of my "Reverse-Grapes-of-Wrath" journey by hitting visiting some fun places along my route. Tops on the list was Roswell's UFO Research Center and Museum. Bound as I was for the home state of celebrated alien abductees Betty and Barney Hill, I wanted to see just what it was I might be in for. My first surprise was that Roswell is also home to the New Mexico Military Academy, and as it was a fine November Sunday afternoon, the town was crawling with cadets in their smart uniforms. A second surprise awaited me near the museum in the form of alien streetlights. The city had replaced the tops of the streetlights adjacent to the museum with heads that looked for all the world like alien "Grays" -a very much appreciated bit of whimsy. The museum itself was quite interesting and quirky, with just the right amount of roadside kitsch thrown in for seasoning. I particularly liked the world map which located significant and well documented alien sightings and encounters. Lots of literature was available in the book store, but being an economic refugee, I had to content myself with reading dust jackets. There were plenty of dining options available in town, but as the poet once wrote, "But I had promises to keep/And miles to go before I sleep," etc. I highly recommend a visit here.
Loved some of the exhibits - the moving "Aliens" with the spinning spaceship was worth the $5 admission. But most of the museum is newspaper articles or reports simply slapped up on the wall for you to read. The gift store was great.
Just had to go, and the price was fair, but the majority of the "exhibits" were framed photos and tons and tons of text on the wall. My eyes wore out just skimming. There were also two very random "animated" things, and some really great alien artwork.
Nice to see that you can see on many places in Roswell signs of what happened (yeah, but what happened?) there in 1947. Aliens and UFO’s, also outside in a field they made carton boards of an UFO and the discovery of it, very nice done. The museum itself is not big but it’s filled with tons of information about the events that took place back then and of course the supposed cover-up stories. It’s nice to see and worth the detour if you're really interested in this 'alien' stories. We liked to see it, and the scenic driveway made it also worth it. Hwy 70 from Alamagordo to Roswell is really a beautiful scenic drive through the mountains and Lincoln National Forest. When you don't believe in it I don't think it's interesting to visit, but when you do......go and see it.
By todays museum standards. Dated smultzie exhibits. 1/2 hour for $3 per senior. Ok.Mostly enjoyed the technology pf the 40's and 50's.
Of all the museums that I have visited, this is on the "more to read" side than others. However, I can't imagine a different way of telling the story because of the type of information that needs to be communicated. If nothing else, I am intrigued enough to continue reading and learning! They need a new sound system for the videos! The crop circle video was incredible!
The staff was unfriendly. Apparently their personalities were abducted by aliens. Too many signs saying don't. Kids thought it was ok for 10 mins.