You’ve probably visited a museum store looking for a memento of your experience or even a gift for a friend. Museum stores aim to reflect the experience of the overall museum. Purchases at a museum store support the overall programming at museums such as exhibitions, education, and events.
New Mexico is known as “The Land of Enchantment,” because of its stunning views, diverse landscape, and unique mix of Native American, Mexican, and European American heritage. But New Mexico’s enchantment doesn’t stop there. The southwestern state is also home to countless activities and events for everyone. No matter what you are looking to do or how old you are, New Mexico has something for you. Here are the top events in New Mexico each year:
If you are interested in hot air ballooning but are unsure how to get involved, you’ve come to the right place! The first step is to gauge your interest in ballooning. Do you just want to learn more, occasionally go on balloon rides, help on the crew of a balloon, or own and pilot your very own balloon? Here are some ways to gauge your interest:
Hot air ballooning is a popular activity all around the world, with many festivals taking place throughout the year all across the United States and even internationally in countries like Canada, Spain, France, England, Switzerland, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. However, there’s one place that’s known as the hot air ballooning capital of the world and it’s right here in the United States: Albuquerque, New Mexico. So, why is Albuquerque known as the hot-air-ballooning capital of the world?
Memorial plaques help us celebrate people, places, special times and accomplishments during life and in passing. While losing someone who meant so much to us is incredibly difficult, keeping their legacy alive is a great way to show how important they were to our lives. We can also remember them for a passion of theirs, a hobby, or the communities they were a member of. Memorial Plaques can also be used to celebrate the people and places that mean the most to us while they are still with us. Here are some of the reasons why you should get a memorial plaque to commemorate their life:
Artists use the environment around them as inspiration for their works, whether they are painters, sculptors, writers, or filmmakers. The state of New Mexico has a dramatic and unique landscape which has called to artists to gather and create. Many artists, especially painters, have been inspired by the uniqueness of New Mexico’s landscape and the quieter style of life found there.
Technology continues to evolve and change the way the world works. Just in the last decade, things like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have stormed to the forefront of society and become a part of everyday life.
For the fourth year in a row, on Sunday, November 29, 2020, the Museum Store Association (MSA) celebrates Museum Store Sunday, the signature annual international event and consumer shopping campaign that directly supports arts and cultural institutions around the world. The Balloon Museum Shoppe will participate for the first time!
