Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation

Stories & Music in the Sky - Women in History: Georgia O'Keeffe
2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-12 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
This week we read and learn about the artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes!
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.

Stories & Music in the Sky
2025-03-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-26 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-19 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-02-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-29 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-01-22 09:30 - 10:30 and 4 more dates | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.

AAAA Monthly Flying Event
2025-03-08 06:30 - 10:00, 2025-02-08 06:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-11 06:30 - 10:00, 2024-12-14 06:30 - 10:00 | NM
Pilot briefing begins 30 minutes after registration opens (start time of event). Spectactors are welcome! Anyone interested in crewing check in with the organizers before briefing.
Location varies. Please check AAAA website for more details.

Stories & Music in the Sky - Women in History: Ella Jenkins
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 10:30 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Join us as we learn about the singer and songwriter known as the “First Lady of Children’s Music” whose career spanned more than 60 years!
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.

Curators, Collections & Cocktails
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | NM
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour to the Balloon Museum’s offsite Collections. Hear from the Balloon Museum curatorial team about rare and beloved artifacts of the Balloon Museum collection.
Tour airships, gondolas and storied artifacts. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres & sparkling wine.
A Balloon Museum Foundation benefit.
Event address will be emailed approximately one week before the event.
$100 per person | Youth free with adult ticket
Members: 20% off
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Forty (40%) of your event tickets are tax deductible. Please keep a copy of your receipt for your records. The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. Tax ID 85-0323409.
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AAAA General Membership Meeting
2025-02-25 06:30 - 19:30, 2025-01-28 06:30 - 19:30 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Become part of the Albuquerque vibrant and diverse ballooning community by joining the Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA). If you’re curious about ballooning, joining a crew, networking, or supporting the sport Albuquerque is known for, this is the place to start.
General Meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Balloon Museum and are open to anyone.
For meeting program information contact: vice-president@hotairballooning.org
For more information on AAAA and membership, click here: https://www.hotairballooning.org/about-us/membership/

S.T.E.A.M. Nights at the Balloon Museum - Zozobra
2025-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for an evening for curious minds of all ages: an exciting evening of science, technology, engineering, art, and math at the Balloon Museum!
Our January 2025 STEAM Night focuses on the fascinating story of Zozobra and our new exhibition celebrating the Museum’s 20 years since the opening.
Click here for Tickets.

Anita Fernandez
AFernandez@cabq.gov

505-768-6097

New Year’s Eve Before Dark at the Balloon Museum
2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join Science Girl (Melissa Alderete) in her “Lab” at the Balloon Museum and LAUNCH into the New Year!
Families and children can work together and utilize SCIENCE and CELEBRATION to launch and soar with hands-on activities!
After a celebratory science performance from Science Girl at 10:30 am, spend some time with interactive science activities and make family memories to start off the next year right.
Enjoy free admission, a food truck, and live music.
Questions?
Anita Fernandez
AFernandez@cabq.gov

505-768-6097

Stories & Music in the Sky - Creating Useable Art: Making Wreaths
2024-12-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-18 09:30 - 10:30 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Join us as we create wreaths to decorate your home or give as a gift!
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.

Stories & Music in the Sky - Creating Usable Art: Making Photo Frames
2024-12-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-11 09:30 - 10:30 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Join us as we create photo frames to hold photos of friends and family!
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.

Stories & Music in the Sky - Creating Useable Art: Making Mobiles and Wind Chimes
2024-12-04 11:00 - 12:00 | 9201 Balloon Museum Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113, United States
Join us for Stories & Music in the Sky, a presentation of award-winning early childhood education programming featuring stories, music, movement, and art produced by the Albuquerque Balloon Museum. There are different themes held every week for children up to 6 years old.
Every week, the Balloon Museum offers Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky programs which are programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Stories in the Sky and Music in the Sky is led by Storyteller and Music Educator, Maryse Lapierre, who brings stories to life as she shares stories and music from around the world in multiple languages while incorporating books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.
Join us as we create a variety of mobiles and wind chimes to hang indoors or outdoors!
Free. Check in at the Balloon Museum ticket booth.
Questions? Contact Anita Fernandez, AFernandez@cabq.gov, 505-768-6097
Stories/Music in the Sky is generously sponsored by PNC.
