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Why Is Albuquerque the Hot-Air Ballooning Capital of the World?

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?

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August 5, 2021

Reasons Why You Should Get a Memorial Plaque

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:

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August 5, 2021

The Individuality of New Mexico Art

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.

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August 4, 2021

What is Augmented Reality?

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.

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July 22, 2021

Museum Store Sunday 11.29.20

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!

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November 24, 2020

NM Artist Series

As a way to celebrate ballooning in New Mexico, highlight local artists and raise funds and awareness for the Balloon Museum…

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September 5, 2020
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BALLOONS IN JUNE. Special packages on sale to celebrate National Hot Air Balloon Day. Purchase and pickup at store June 4-6. Ice Creams trucks on site and in store promotions all weekend. Dismiss